Teacher of Science with Chemistry, Stromness Academy - ORK08827

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING
Stromness Academy

Teacher of Chemistry/Science

14 hours per week (0.4 FTE)
Temporary up to 17 August 2025

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 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.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Paul Barber, Head Teacher on or email paul.barber@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

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

Salary will be based on Main Grade scale of the SNCT Salary Tables plus a Distant Islands Allowance. We offer a generous relocation package.

Closing Date: Sunday 3 November 2024

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