Principal Teacher, Burray Primary School - ORK09665
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £58,014.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Burray, KW17 2SS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09665 |
Summary
Advert
EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING
Burray Primary School
Principal Teacher
35 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Permanent
We are looking for a positive, energetic and enthusiastic candidate to help lead teaching and learning at Burray Primary School.
The successful candidate will assist the Head Teacher in providing advice, support and guidance across the school. They will also have a key role in strategic school development, in line with our school improvement plan.
The person appointed will be the main point of contact in the Head Teacher’s absence.
You must be registered, or in the process of registering, with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
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 Head Teacher, Cathy Mackenzie, tel: 01856 731208 or e-mail: catherine.mackenzie@orkney.gov.uk
The salary is based on Point 1 of the Principal Teacher Spine of the SNCT Salary Tables plus Distant Islands Allowance. We offer a generous relocation package.
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 14 September 2025
Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy.
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