Principal Teacher of Guidance, Stronsay Junior High School - ORK10911

Orkney Islands Council; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Interview expenses paid

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council invites applications for the post of Principal Teacher of Guidance at Stronsay Junior High School. The role leads the guidance provision, supports colleagues, and provides strategic direction while teaching allocated classes.

The salary is £66,183 pro rata, including Distant Islands and Remote Islands Allowances. The successful candidate will work in a remote island setting with partners, families and professionals to plan inclusive learning and smooth transitions for

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support the work of colleagues, providing strategic direction and guidance as necessary, alongside teaching assigned classes.
• Work in partnership with families and professionals to plan inclusive learning and opportunities for pupils, including transitions and work experience.
• Support young people aged 10+ in accessing counselling services in the remote school context.

Skills

Teaching

Counselling support

Team leadership

Job description

Principal Teacher of Guidance, Stronsay Junior High School - ORK10911

£66,183 pro rata (Including Distant Islands Allowance and Remote Islands Allowance)

You will be reporting to the Head Teacher.

Your working pattern is flexible and could be timetabled across the week, dependant on the requirements of the successful candidate.

The purpose of this role is to l

ead, manage

and support the work of colleagues

providing strategic direction and guidance

as necessary, alongside teaching assigned

classes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher who is committed to improvement and excellence, with a genuine interest in supporting young people in achieving their best.

The caseload for this post includes young people in both the Primary and Secondary sections of this Junior High School.

You will work in partnership with school colleagues, families and other professionals to plan and provide support and opportunities for pupils, including supporting transitions, work experience and inclusive learning. In particular, the postholder is required to support young people aged 10+ who need to access counselling services to be able to access these online, due to the remote nature of the school.

Salary will be based on point 1 of the Principal Teacher scale of the SNCT Salary Table plus Distant Islands Allowance and Remote Islands Allowance.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Interview expenses are payable for this post,

Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post,

Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 23 November 2026 and interviews taking place week commencing 7 December 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Petra McLay, Service Manager (Secondary and Tertiary Education) at [e-mail] or on 01856 873535 ext. 2419.

We would welcome your

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.