Janitor, Orphir Primary School - ORK10929
Orkney Islands Council - Orphir
£29,909 to £30,237 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Advert Janitor Orphir Primary School 22 hours Permanent £29,909 - £30,237 pro rata £15.50 - £15.67 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance You will be reporting to the Head Teacher, Grant Thomson. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. Provide a janitorial service to the school, including general cleaning and maintenance. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, versatile person with good communication and organisation skills, to join a team of folk committed to making a difference every day. You should have experience of carrying out routine general maintenance with a commitment to a high standard of working, and a good understanding of security issues. This post will offer applicants a variety of interesting and sometimes unpredictable challenges, with the main duty being to ensure that the school buildings and grounds are well maintained, secure and safe. 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. This post is a regulated role with children and requires level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 22 November 2026. With shortlisting and interviews scheduled for week beginning 23 November 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Grant Thomson at grant.thomson@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 811265 For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. 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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Support for Learning Teacher, Stromness Primary School - ORK10938
Orkney Islands Council - Stromness
£39,156 to £57,450 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Advert Support for Learning Teacher Stromness Primary School 24.5 hours per week Permanent £39,156 - £57,450 pro rata The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Headteacher, Rebecca Robinson. Your working pattern is 4 days a week. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. We require an enthusiastic and independent person who would enjoy leading our Support for Learning team across the school. The core purpose of this role is to remove barriers to learning, promote inclusion, and enable every child to achieve their potential by working in partnership with pupils, families, school staff, and external agencies. Salary will be based on the Main Grade Teacher SNCT Salary Table plus Distant Islands Allowance. 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. This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Interview expenses are payable for this post, Click here for further information on Interview Expenses. Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, Click here for our Relocation Policy. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 22 November 2026 with shortlisting taking place 23 November 2026 and Interviews following. For a discussion about the role, contact Rebecca Robinson at Rebecca.a.robinson@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 850544. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. 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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Support for Learning Assistant, Burray Primary School - ORK10925
Orkney Islands Council - Burray
£29,257 to £29,476 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Advert Support for Learning Assistant Burray Primary School 15 hours per week Temporary to 2 July 2027 £29,257 - £29,476 pro rata £16.03 - £16.15 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance You will be reporting to the Head Teacher. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to to support and enrich the learning of children and young people with additional support needs. We require candidates to have experience in working with young people and to be committed to supporting, encouraging and including all children in achieving their potential. You should have a good general standard education including evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy. 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. This post is a regulated role with children and requires a Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place from 23 November 2026 and interviews taking place from 24 November 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Catherine Mackenzie at catherine.mackenzie@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 731208. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. 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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Principal Teacher of Guidance, Stronsay Junior High School - ORK10911
Orkney Islands Council - Stronsay
£66,183 to £66,183 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Advert Principal Teacher of Guidance Stronsay Junior High School 7 Hours per week Temporary up to 30 May 2027 £66,183 pro rata (Including Distant Islands Allowance and Remote Islands Allowance) You will be reporting to the Head Teacher. Your working pattern is flexible and could be timetabled across the week, dependant on the requirements of the successful candidate. The purpose of this role is to l ead, manage and support the work of colleagues providing strategic direction and guidance as necessary, alongside teaching assigned classes. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher who is committed to improvement and excellence, with a genuine interest in supporting young people in achieving their best. The caseload for this post includes young people in both the Primary and Secondary sections of this Junior High School. You will work in partnership with school colleagues, families and other professionals to plan and provide support and opportunities for pupils, including supporting transitions, work experience and inclusive learning. In particular, the postholder is required to support young people aged 10+ who need to access counselling services to be able to access these online, due to the remote nature of the school. Salary will be based on point 1 of the Principal Teacher scale of the SNCT Salary Table plus Distant Islands Allowance and Remote Islands Allowance. 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. This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Interview expenses are payable for this post, click here for further information. Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, click here for the Relocation Policy. Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 23 November 2026 and interviews taking place week commencing 7 December 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Petra McLay, Service Manager (Secondary and Tertiary Education) at petra.mclay@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 ext. 2419. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. 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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Assistant Development Officer - ORK10908
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£32,743 to £35,006 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Assistant Development Officer Council Offices, Kirkwall 35 hours per week Permanent £32,743 - £35,006 £17.94 - £19.18 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Manager. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday, 0900 – 1700 hrs. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to include financial and administrative support of the Community Led Local Development team in processing and monitoring grant applicants, claims and payments. We are looking for a highly organised individual to join us as Assistant Development Officer in the Community Led Local Development team (CLLD). Part of the Enterprise and Economic Growth service, our team is responsible for managing and distributing both the Scottish Government CLLD funding as well as Council community development grants to community organisations across Orkney. The successful candidate will support the CLLD team by processing grant applications and the payment of claims, ensuring compliance with scheme guidelines. This will require attention to detail and effective communication, both within the team, across departments, and with applicants. You will have responsibility for developing and maintaining spreadsheets for accurate recording and monitoring of our various funding streams, including monthly reconciliation with the council’s financial system. Familiarity with public sector funding will be crucial to this role, therefore we ask that applicants have experience with grant-assisted projects. The successful candidate will also provide team administrative support to the CLLD Team and the Local Action Group that oversees CLLD strategy and funding, such as minute-taking and other financial processes. 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. This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check. Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 15 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 16 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 30 November 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Laura Hutton, Service Manager (Enterprise) at laura.hutton@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 Ext. 2519. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. 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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Registered Manager, Smiddybrae House - ORK10923
Orkney Islands Council - Dounby
£48,017 to £50,919 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Registered Manager Smiddybrae House 35 Hours per week Permanent £48,017 - £50,919 £26.31 - £27.90 per hour The above amounts include Distant islands Allowance You will be reporting to the Adult Social Care Team Manager. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to manage and lead the day-to-day operations of services provided by Older People’s Services, providing clear leadership and ensuring that the services are delivered effectively and efficiently and that in doing so an ethos of re-ablement is promoted. Orkney Health and Care is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Manager to lead one of our residential care services. This is a key leadership post responsible for the safe and effective delivery of high-quality care and support, ensuring that services are person centred, outcome focused and compliant with relevant legislation, standards and regulatory requirements. 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. This post involves a contractual requirement to: • participate in a standby rota covering out of hours, click here for Standby Information . This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Interview expenses are payable for this post, click here for further information. Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, click here for the Relocation Policy. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place 23 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 30 November 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Caroline Penman at caroline.penman@orkney.gov.uk or on 07536 978273. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. 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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Social Care Worker (Nights), Hamnavoe House - ORK10917
Orkney Islands Council - Stromness
£42,870 to £48,001 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Advert Social Care Worker (Nights) Hamnavoe House 26.45 Hours per week Permanent £42,870 - £43,768 / £44,820 - £48,001 pro rata £22.22 - £22.69 / £23.23 - £24.88 per hour The above amounts include shift and Distant Islands Allowance You will be reporting to Senior Social Care Worker and Registered Manager. Your working pattern is night shift working over seven days. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to carry out tasks and duties delegated in an effective and efficient manner ensuring at all times the social and domestic care needs of service users. You will observe the principles of confidentiality in all aspects of practice and ensure the safety and comfort of service users, attending to their general care and wellbeing; including assisting with personal care in keeping with the standards of care required by the Care Inspectorate. 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 This post involves a contractual requirement to: • work unsocial hours on a rota, click here for Unsocial Hours Information. This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 15 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 16 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 23 November 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Marina Stanger, Registered Manager, at marina.stanger@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 850311. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. 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. Requirements
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Administrative Assistant - Education Resources - ORK10907
Orkney Islands Council
£30,060 to £30,662 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Advert Administrative Assistant Education, Communities and Housing - Resources 21 hours per week Temporary to 29 November 2027 £30,060 - £30,662 pro rata £16.47 - £16.80 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance You will be reporting to Team Manager (Resources). Your working pattern is 21 hours per week. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to provide administrative and business support, normally within the employing Service but also throughout the Council, according to demand. As part of a small team the successful candidate will provide all aspects of administrative support for Active Communities and will work closely with the Team Manager (Resources) to ensure the effective, efficient and consistent provision of high-quality business support across a wide range of other services including Education and Housing when required. You will need to be able to work under pressure to strict deadlines, use your own initiative, maintain confidentiality and be able to work unsupervised. We are looking for a good communicator and with excellent organisational skills as you will be part of a wider team liaising with a wide range of customers. 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. This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 15 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 16 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 30 November 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Fiona Ratter at fiona.ratter@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 ext. 2230. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. 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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School Crossing Patrol Officer, The Meadows - ORK10914
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£29,080 to £29,350 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Advert School Crossing Patrol Officer The Meadows, Kirkwall 6.66 hours per week, Term Time Permanent £29,080 - £29,350 pro rata £15.07 – £15.21 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to a Senior Administrative Officer. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. A School Crossing Patrol Officer is required to assist children to cross the road at an established crossing point in Kirkwall. The normal working week is restricted to opening and closing times of Papdale Primary School, with a 40 minute shift in the morning and afternoon. We are looking for a punctual, trustworthy, honest individual who has a genuine interest in children's safety to join our team. A uniform and equipment will be supplied. 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. This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 23 November 2026 and interviews scheduled for week commencing 7 December 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Leanne Spence at leanne.spence@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 ext. 2422. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. 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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Teacher of Technologies, Sanday, Stronsay and Westray Junior High Schools - ORK10901
Orkney Islands Council - Stronsay
£39,156 to £57,450 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Teacher of Technologies Sanday, Stronsay and Westray Junior High Schools 35 Hours per week Permanent £39,156 - £57,450 The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to Service Manager for Secondary and Tertiary Education. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. We are looking for a Teacher of Technologies (must have experience in delivering any subject within the Curriculum for Excellence Technologies area at National 5 level or beyond). The purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality learning and teaching that inspires children and young people to develop practical, creative, digital and problem-solving skills for learning, life and work. This is an itinerant teacher post and the postholder will travel to Sanday, Westray and Stronsay Junior High Schools throughout the week as part of the junior high schools' curriculum offer in secondary along with other secondary teacher colleagues via plane. Plane travel is paid for by Orkney Islands Council. The postholder supports learners to achieve their full potential through engaging and relevant experiences across the technologies’ curriculum, while contributing to wider school improvement, positive relationships and inclusive practice. In Orkney’s unique island context, the role also involves working collaboratively with colleagues, families, partners and the wider community to broaden opportunities, raise attainment and help young people develop the skills and confidence needed for future pathways, employment and lifelong learning. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality learning and teaching across the technologies curriculum, creating engaging learning experiences which meet the needs of all learners and support positive outcomes. The role includes assessing and tracking progress, contributing to attainment and achievement, promoting creativity, digital skills and practical problem-solving, and maintaining a safe and purposeful learning environment. The postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, partners and wider agencies to support inclusion, wellbeing and positive destinations for young people, while contributing to whole-school improvement priorities and the wider life of the school community. Salary will be based on the Main Grade Scale of the SNCT Salary Tables plus a Distant Islands Allowance. 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. This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Interview expenses are payable for this post, click here for further information. Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, click here for the Relocation Policy. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 23 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 7 December 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Dr Petra McLay, Acting Service Manager, at petra.mclay@orkney.gov.uk We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. 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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