Teacher of Music, Kirkwall Grammar School - ORK09495
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £36,453.00 to £53,448.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1QN |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09495 |
Summary
Advert
EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING
Kirkwall Grammar School
Teacher of Music
28 hours per week
Permanent
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.
Orkney has a rich tradition of creativity and music-making and numerous festivals throughout the year celebrate different aspects of this. Young people in Orkney benefit from free instrumental tuition from a talented team of instrumental instructors and the school has a strong history of music.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher, able to teach music across all curricular stages. You will be committed to improvement and excellence and have a genuine interest in supporting young people to achieve their best. This will be reflected in a strong focus on positive outcomes for all young people through the development of high-quality learning and teaching and an inclusive curriculum. You will have the ability to develop and sustain effective relationships across the school community.
For more details on the school, visit www.kgsorkney.com
You must be registered, or in the process of registering, with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
Salary will be based on the Main Grade Scale of the SNCT Salary Tables plus a Distant Islands Allowance. We offer a generous relocation package.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Ruth McKay, Head Teacher, tel: 01856 872102 or e-mail ruth.mckay@orkney.gov.uk
Closing Date: 23:59 on Tuesday 1 July 2025
Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council Policy.
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