Job Description
Pupil Support Teacher
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Keelylang Centre
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35 hours per week
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Permanent
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£39,156 - £57,450 (including Distant Islands Allowance)
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You will be reporting to the Principal Teacher of Support for Learning and Inclusion
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Your working pattern is 35 hours per week split between office based and classroom/establishment work. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the central Support for Learning and Inclusion team based at Keelylang Centre.
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The team works across all Orkney schools and settings to support the learning and inclusion of young people with a diverse range of additional and often overlapping needs including, but not limited to, neurodiversity, trauma, anxiety, experience of the care system, physical barriers to learning etc.
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Colleagues within the current team are skilled in areas such as neurodiversity, communication, and inclusion, and the team also includes Teachers of the Deaf, and Vision Support. You will be working in close partnership with school and nursery colleagues on assessment, learning and teaching, staff training, and to promote inclusion, nurture, and meeting needs.
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The role includes the identification and assessment of learners’ needs; the planning of learning and teaching (including cooperative or team teaching); consultation; working in partnership with specialist services; and contributing to or leading staff training and professional development. While based at the Keelylang Centre in Kirkwall, you will work across the full range of Orkney schools and settings, including Isles schools and nurseries. If you think you have a strong skill set which would add to our team, and you would like to help to support our children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
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Salary will be based on the Main Grade Teacher SNCT Salary Table plus Distant Islands Allowance.
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The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
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This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
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Interview expenses are payable for this post, Click here for further information on Interview Expenses
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Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, Click here for our Relocation Policy
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Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 25 October 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 26 October 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 2 November 2026.
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For a discussion about the role, contact Simon Hall at simon.hall@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 ext 2476
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We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
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Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Pupil Support Teacher, Keelylang Centre - ORK10818 in Kirkwall employer: Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values flexibility and community engagement. As a Community Payback Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives while benefiting from professional growth and development in a collaborative environment. Located in Kirkwall, you will enjoy the unique advantages of working in a picturesque setting, with access to various community resources and partnerships that enhance your role.
