Class Teacher – Additional Support Needs, Glaitness School - ORK10441
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Class Teacher – Additional Support Needs, Glaitness School - ORK10441
£40,001 - £50,000
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
- Part time
- Permanent
Posted 1 day ago, 10 Jun | Get your application in today.
Closing date: 14-06-2026 (In 3 days)
Job ref: ORK10441
Location ref: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Full Job Description
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Teacher (Additional Support Needs)
Glaitness School
14 hours per week
Permanent
£38,019 – £55,737 pro rata
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to the Head Teacher.
Your working pattern is Monday and Tuesday, 9am to 5pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the staff team at Glaitness School, a mainstream primary with additional resourcing to support pupils with a wide variety of learning needs.
We require an enthusiastic and independent person who would enjoy being part of an inclusive, whole-school team. Within the additional support needs provision, we provide significant and creative adaptation to the curriculum and learning experiences for children and young people who have moderate to severe complex needs. Our children and young people are also very well supported by experienced and dedicated Support for Learning Assistants.
This post involves leading a team within the class and contributing to wider school improvements. The learning environment includes play-based and multi-sensory approaches. A very child-centred approach is used to meet the individual needs of the pupils. Some of our learning experiences for children take place outwith the school environment in the wider community. Supporting close partnerships, working with parents/carers and other key partners is essential to this role.
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 14 June 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 15 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 25 June 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Ingrid Rendall, Head Teacher at Ingrid.rendall@orkney.gov.uk or on .
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
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Orkney Islands Council
View full company profileForget images of remote islands - Orkney is well served by superb modern transport links. Forget the idea of a few people in the middle of no-where - Orkney is home to over 20,000 people. Orkney may bring to mind certain images, but the chances are they are, to say the least, a little off the mark. Sure, we're a bit off the beaten track, but the needs of our community are just the same as anywhere else. And, as a result, the opportunities we can offer you are comparable with those you'll find elsewhere. Of course, there are a few differences: for starters Orkney consists of 100,000 hectares spread over 70+ small islands (19 of which are inhabited), so, like our service users, you'll need to make the most of the transportation links which are vital to Orkney's social and economic well-being. Orkney Islands Council may be the smallest local authority in Scotland, but we can offer some big challenges. And big opportunities. This could be your big chance to make the move, and make a difference. OIC has an impact on many aspects of everyday life. With around 1,800 staff, we are also the county’s biggest employer.