Primary Teacher, English Medium, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath (8016) - FIXED TERM - CNS06600

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking a Primary Teacher for Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath (8016) on a fixed-term contract until August 2027. The post is 35 hours per week with a salary of £46,380 to £57,450 per year, including a £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance.

The successful candidate must hold an appropriate degree/diploma and GTC Scotland Registration. PVG clearance is a requirement for this regulated role with Children.

Qualifications

• Must have an appropriate degree/diploma.
• GTC Scotland Registration is required.
• PVG Scheme membership is a legal requirement for this post.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned classes with preparation and marking.
• Developing the school curriculum.
• Assessing, recording and reporting pupil progress.
• Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with examinations.
• Providing advice and guidance to pupils on their education.
• Promoting health, welfare and safety of pupils.
• Working in partnership with parents, staff and other professionals.
• Undertaking continuing professional development.
• Participating in school planning and raising achievement.
• Contributing to the overall good order and wider needs of the school.

Education

Degree or Diploma

Job description

Primary Teacher, English Medium, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath (8016) - FIXED TERM - CNS06600

Primary Teacher, English Medium, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath

35 hours per week, Fixed term to August 2027

£46,380 - £57,450 per annum, inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The purpose of this post is to contribute to overall school effectiveness in respect of the following areas:

(a)Curricular

(b)Care and welfare

(c)Collegiate

Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the headteacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories:

1 Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction.

2 Developing the school curriculum.

3 Assess, recording and reporting on the work of pupils.

4 Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with the administration of examinations.

5 Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.

6 Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils.

7 Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.

8 Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development.

9 Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review.

10 Contributing to good order and the wider needs of the school.

The successful candidate must have an appropriate degree /diploma and GTC Scotland Registration.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 9 November 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

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