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Teacher of Maths, Kirkwall Grammar School - ORK09920

Job details
Posting date: 09 December 2025
Salary: £37,935.00 to £55,611.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 January 2026
Location: UK
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Orkney Islands Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORK09920

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Kirkwall Grammar School

Teacher of Maths

17.5 hours per week (0.5FTE)

Permanent

KGS is a modern, vibrant school of over 850 pupils with a catchment area which covers Kirkwall, the East Mainland, Orphir and the North Isles.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher/leader who is committed to improvement and excellence. You will be joining departments and other teams of staff who are dedicated to providing the best for all young people. Our school has a wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer including drama, music, and sport.

You will be able to teach all aspects of the relevant subject across all stages. You will be joining a highly successful team, in a recently built and well-resourced school.

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.

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 Roz McMahon, Principal Teacher Mathematics, tel: 01856 872102 or e-mail roz.mcmahon@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk.

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

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 4 January 2026

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

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