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Orkney Islands Council; St Margaret's Hope; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council's Hope Primary School in St Margaret's Hope is seeking an Auxiliary to support the supervision of children and carry out general administrative duties. The role involves preparing teaching materials for departments and organising department resources, including teaching rooms.

The post requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close 23:59 on Sunday 20 September 2026; for discussions contact Catherine Mackenzie, Head Teacher, via

Qualifications

• Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of children and young people.
• Preparation of teaching materials for departments.
• Organising and tidying department resources including teaching rooms.
• General administrative duties.

Job description

Auxiliary, Hope Primary School - ORK10755

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Head Teacher.

Your working pattern is Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to s

upport the

supervision of children and young people

and general administrative duties.

We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable people with good communication skills to join our committed staff team.

The main duties of this post will include preparation of teaching materials for departments and organising and tidying department resources including teaching rooms.

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.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 20 September 2026 with shortlisting and interviews scheduled for week commencing 28 September 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Catherine Mackenzie, Head Teacher at [e-mail] or on 01856 831217.

For information on applying and our recruitment process,

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.

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.