Teacher of Science / Chemistry, Stromness Academy - ORK09229
Orkney Islands Council, Stromness, Orkney Islands
Teacher of Science / Chemistry, Stromness Academy - ORK09229
£40,001 - £50,000
Orkney Islands Council, Stromness, Orkney Islands
- Part time
- Permanent
Posted 1 week ago, 10 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 27-04-2025 (In 7 days)
job Ref: ORK09229
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EDUCATION, LEISURE & HOUSING
Stromness Academy
Teacher of Chemistry/Science
14 hours per week
Permanent
We are looking for a committed and dynamic individual who will enjoy the challenge of maintaining and further developing our successful Chemistry/Science Department. You will be a skilled and enthusiastic educator, fully committed to the learning and teaching approaches of Curriculum for Excellence and to inspiring and motivating pupils.
Stromness Academy’s Chemistry Department has a track record of high pupil attainment and substantial value added. The department offer courses from BGE Science through to Advanced Higher Chemistry and the successful candidate would be teaching within these areas. 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, 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 membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.
Salary will be based on Main Grade scale of the SNCT Salary Tables plus a Distant Islands Allowance. We offer a generous relocation package.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Paul Barber, Head Teacher, on or email paul.barber@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 27 April 2025
Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council Policy.
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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.