Support for Learning Teacher, Stromness Primary School

AdvertSupport for Learning Teacher

Stromness Primary School

24.5 hours per week

Permanent

£38,019 - £55,737 pro rata

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Headteacher, Rebecca Robinson.

Your working pattern is 4 days a week. We are happy to talk flexible working.

We require an enthusiastic and independent person who would enjoy leading our Support for Learning team across the school. The core purpose of this role is to remove barriers to learning, promote inclusion, and enable every child to achieve their potential by working in partnership with pupils, families, school staff, and external agencies.

Salary will be based on the Main Grade Teacher SNCT Salary Table plus Distant 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, click here for further information. Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, click here for the Relocation Policy.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 19 July 2026 with shortlisting scheduled for week commencing 20 July 2026 and interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 10 August 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Rebecca Robinson at Rebecca.a.robinson@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 850544.

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.