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Teacher of Chemistry, Castlebay School - CNS05473

Job details
Posting date: 06 June 2025
Salary: £43,164.00 to £53,448.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 June 2025
Location: Barra, HS9 5XD
Company: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: CNS05473

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Teacher of Chemistry, Castlebay School
35 hours per week, Fixed Term position to 9 August 2026
£43,164 - £53,448 per annum, inclusive of £2,859 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The purpose of this post is to contribute to overall school effectiveness in respect of the following areas:

(a)Curricular
(b)Care and welfare
(c)Collegiate
(d)Professional development.

The successful candidate must have an appropriate degree / diploma and GTC Scotland Registration.

Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the headteacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories:

1 Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction.
2 Developing the school curriculum.
3 Assess, recording and reporting on the work of pupils.
4 Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with the administration of examinations.
5 Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
6 Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
7 Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
8 Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development.
9 Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review.
10 Contributing to good order and the wider needs of the school.

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

The above teaching post is a full time, fixed term position and the salary is in accordance with current regulations plus £2,859 distant islands allowance.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Thursday 12 June 2026

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