Teacher of Art, Stromness Academy - ORK09747

Orkney Islands Council; Stromness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Stromness is seeking a committed Teacher of Art to maintain and develop a successful Art Department. The role includes teaching courses from BGE to Advanced Higher, inspiring pupils, and fostering a creative environment. The ideal candidate should be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. This position offers a salary based on the Main Grade Scale plus a Remote Islands Allowance and includes relocation expenses.

Benefits

Relocation expenses

Remote Islands Allowance

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain and further develop a successful Art Department.
• Commitment to creative learning methods.
• Experience in teaching Art and Design courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art from BGE to Advanced Higher.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Engage with the community and promote creativity.

Skills

Skilled and enthusiastic educator

Commitment to collegiate working

Self-evaluation

Inspiring and motivating pupils

Education

Registered or in the process of registering with the General Teaching Council for Scotland

Job description

Advert

EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Stromness Academy

Teacher of Art

28 hours per week (0.8FTE)

Permanent

We are looking for a committed and dynamic individual who will enjoy the challenge of maintaining and further developing our successful Art Department, where a vacancy has arisen.

You will be a skilled and enthusiastic educator, fully committed to the learning and teaching approaches of Stromness Academy and to inspiring and motivating pupils. Commitment to collegiate working, self-evaluation and maximising opportunities for all pupils is essential.

Stromness Academy's Art Department offers courses from BGE to Advanced Higher in Art and Design. Higher Photography was introduced in 2018 and is a popular option. SQA results are strong, with 100% pass rates in all courses offered and higher than national average percentages of A grades being the norm. The department works in an environment which values creativity, both within our school and beyond. It has purpose-built open-plan accommodation which is bright and airy.

Orkney pupils benefit from specialist itinerant Art teachers in primary schools, providing a strong foundation for their work at Stromness Academy. Art is strong in Orkney with a multitude of artists and makers in our community and their work is displayed in our school as well as pupils' work. The internationally renowned Pier Arts Centre is close by and a valued partner of the school.

Stromness Academy is a six year secondary school on a well-appointed campus in Orkney, which is frequently voted the best place in the UK to bring up children. Our catchment area covers the town of Stromness and the West Mainland, a dispersed population with over two thirds of our pupils being bussed into school.

The small size of our school (approximately 350 on roll), and our classes, means we know our pupils well and are able to be flexible to meet their needs. We are committed to providing a positive and purposeful environment where all our pupils achieve, as set out in our school vision.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to become part of a forward-looking school and a rich and vibrant community.

Further information about the school and our activities can be found on our website www.stromnessacademy.org.uk and our Facebook page.

You must be registered, or in the process of registering, with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Salary is based on the Main Grade Scale of the SNCT Salary Tables plus Remote Islands Allowance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Rachael Wild, Depute Headteacher, on 01856 850660 or [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 5th October 2025

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