Teacher of Curriculum Support, Kirkwall Grammar School

AdvertTeacher of Curriculum Support
Kirkwall Grammar School
35 hours per week
Permanent
£39,156 - £57,450 (Including Distant Islands Allowance)
You will be reporting to the principal Teacher Curriculum Support
Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
The purpose of this role is teaching assigned classes and associated duties.
KGS is a vibrant school of around 860 pupils with a catchment area which covers Kirkwall, the East Mainland, Orphir and the North and South Isles. Around 60 of our young people are accommodated in Papdale Halls of Residence during term time. The school building is modern, bright and well-resourced. Young people benefit from many opportunities within their wider curriculum including a strong tradition of music and creativity and a range of sports and outdoor activities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual with a strong understanding of the range of additional support needs and the ability to work collegiately to remove barriers to learning through carefully prepared curriculum, appropriate to the needs of all learners, and pastoral support. You will be committed to improvement and excellence and have a genuine interest in inclusive practices and supporting young people to achieve their best. This will be reflected in a strong focus on positive outcomes for all young people as well as your own professional learning. You will have the ability to develop and sustain effective relationships across the school community, developing partnerships within and beyond our school.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and successful team who work in a collaborative and innovative way to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse body of young people.
You must be registered, or in the process of registering, with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
Salary will be based on the Teacher of the SNCT Salary Tables plus a 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 29 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 30 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 14 December 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Marie Phillps at marie.phillips@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 872102.
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.