Principal Teacher (Support for Learning), Glaitness Primary School - ORK09350

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kirkwall is seeking a Principal Teacher (Support for Learning) to join their committed staff team. This permanent position involves leading support for learning initiatives and contributing to the School Improvement Plan. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic practitioner registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes for all students.

Benefits

Interview and relocation expenses covered

Qualifications

• Experience in providing advice on support for learning policy.
• Ability to lead and participate in continuous improvement.
• Commitment to school improvement priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead support for learning policy and practice across the school.
• Participate in the School Improvement Plan.
• Engage in whole authority improvement priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Education

Registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland

Job description

Advert

EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Glaitness School

Principal Teacher (Support for Learning)

35 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner who is looking to develop their skills in leadership and management as part of the wider senior leadership team.

Glaitness School is one of two primary schools situated in the town of Kirkwall in Orkney. It offers provision for children aged 2-12 living in the north-west sector of the town and adjacent rural area. The school also provides additional support for pupils from any area of Orkney whose needs cannot be fully met within their own catchment school.

The current school roll is 211, including 190 in mainstream, 21 in supported classes. There is a nursery on-site which is managed separately and has 71 children presently. There are eight mainstream classes from P1-7 and five support classes. Glaitness has a large and committed staff team of around 70 staff, many of whom are part-time. The Senior Leadership Team includes a Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, Business Manager and two Principal Teachers (Curriculum and Support for Learning).

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and energetic practitioner to join the existing staff team. It is expected that you will have specific responsibility in providing advice and guidance in relation to support for learning policy and practice across the school. Continuous improvement is an important part of the life and work in Glaitness and the successful candidate will be expected to lead and participate effectively in this process. You will have designated duties linked to the School Improvement Plan. You may also be required to participate in and/or lead whole authority improvement priorities.

You must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

Salary is based on point 1 of the Principal Teacher spine of the SNCT Salary Tables and includes a Distant Islands Allowance.

Prospective applicants are warmly invited to discuss the post by contacting the Head Teacher, Ingrid Rendall, tel. [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 8 June 2025

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council Policy.