Support for Learning Assistant, Kirkwall Grammar School (3 posts) - ORK10752
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£30,060 to £31,995 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Support for Learning Assistant (3 Posts) Kirkwall Grammar School 1 x 10.5 hours per week, Term Time 1 x 28 hours per week, Term Time 1 x 29.5 hours per week, Term Time Permanent £30,060 - £30,662 / £31,356 - £31,995 pro rata £16.47 - £16.80 / £17.18 - £17.53 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance You will be reporting to the Principal Teacher of Curriculum Support. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to support and enrich the learning of children and young people with severe and/or complex additional support needs. 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 20 September 2026 with shortlisting and interviews taking place from 28 September 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Marie Phillips, Principal Teacher of Curriculum Support at marie.phillips@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 872102. 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 Assistant, Stromness Academy (2 Posts) - ORK10754
Orkney Islands Council - Stromness
£29,257 to £29,476 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Support for Learning Assistant (2 Posts) Stromness Academy 1 x 30 hours per week, Term Time 1 x 13.25 hours per week, Term Time Permanent £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 Principal Teacher of Support for Learning. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to support and enrich the learning of children and young people with additional support needs. 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 20 September 2026 with shortlisting and interviews taking place from 28 September 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Jennifer Nixon, Principal Teacher of Support for Learning at jennifer.nixon@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 850660. 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 Home Economics, Kirkwall Grammar School - ORK10750
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£39,156 to £57,450 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Teacher of Home Economics Kirkwall Grammar School 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE) Permanent £39,156 - £57,450 pro rata The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Principal Teacher Design and Technology. Your working pattern is Wednesday and Thursday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. 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. Young people in Orkney benefit from free instrumental tuition from a talented team of instrumental instructors and the school has a strong tradition of music. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher, able to teach Home Economics 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. Orkney is a place of significant natural beauty, with a rich heritage. The old and the new collide where World Heritage Archaeological Sites look over sector leading renewables research facilities. 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. 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 20 September 2026 with shortlisting and interviews following. For a discussion about the role, contact Stuart Woodrow at stuart.woodrow@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk or on 01856 872102. 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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Team Manager (Business Support/Elections) - ORK10735
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£48,017 to £50,919 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Team Manager Business Support/Elections Council Offices, Kirkwall 35 hours per week Permanent £48,017 - £50,919 per year £26.31 - £27.90 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Service Manager (Customer and Business Support) Your working pattern is Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient and effective operation and delivery of the business support / elections function and its day to day activities, delivering on key priorities, statutory functions and driving improvement and change. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the Council, providing business management and operational support across several key services, School Place Caretaker services and the delivery of elections and referendums. You will be responsible for leading and developing the team that provides support to the Office of the Chief Executive, Enterprise and Resources, Legal Services, and Performance and Business Support. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets and resources, oversee performance and business planning activities, and ensure high standards of customer-focused service delivery. A key part of the role is managing Electoral Services, including planning and delivering elections and referendums, ensuring compliance with legislation and supporting democratic processes across Orkney. 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. This post is classed as a politically restricted post under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. 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 20 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 21 September 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 5 October 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Fiona Ratter, Service Manager (Customer and Business Support) at Fiona.ratter@orkney.gov.uk or on (01856) 873535 extension 2230 or Alex Rodwell, Head of Performance and Business Support at alex.rodwell@orkney.gov.uk or on (01856) 873535 extension 2281. 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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Activities Facilitator, Smiddybrae House - ORK10745
Orkney Islands Council - Dounby
£34,468 to £35,168 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Activities Facilitator Smiddybrae House 22.2 hours per week Permanent £34,468 - £35,168 pro rata £17.87 - £18.23 per hour The above amounts include shift and Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to a Senior Social Care Worker. Your working pattern is shift working over 7 days, we are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to take the lead for organising and facilitating meaningful activities both in a group and on an individual basis with the support of your colleagues. A degree of flexibility will be required in delivery of this role, to accommodate activities which occur at different times of the day/week. If you have a passion for making a difference to people's lives, have a strong community spirit and enjoy taking part and organising a variety of fun filled activities then this is the job for you. You will be required to carry out tasks and duties delegated by senior staff 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 engaging in activities. Previous experience of supporting older people, people with dementia and those who are physically frail is essential. 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 27 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place 1 October 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 9 October 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Erin Johnston at erin.johnston@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 771 100. 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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Early Years Support Worker, Strynd Nursery - ORK10740
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£30,060 to £31,995 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Early Years Support Worker Strynd Nursery 21 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Permanent £30,060 - £30,662 / £31,356 - £31,995 pro rata £16.47 - £16.80 / £17.18 - £17.53 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Early Learning and Childcare Manager. Your working pattern would involve working part day shifts within the hours of 9am-4pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, including term time only, where possible. The purpose of this role is to support the nursery team to deliver a high quality inclusive Early Learning and Childcare service which meets the needs of and promotes the development of young children. In July 2026, the council opened the relocated Strynd Nursery in a new purpose-built building on Burnett Brae in Kirkwall. Strynd Nursery now is registered for 51 children aged 0-5 years and provides day care services for young children as well as the statutory entitlement of Early learning and Childcare for 2-5 year olds. We are looking for Early Years Support Workers to join our growing team at the new nursery to support the team in meeting the needs of children aged 0-5. This post may appeal to people thinking about a career change or looking for a way in to working with young children for the first time. We will support successful candidates to undertake SVQ 2/3 qualifications and provide other training and development opportunities. 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 27 September 2026 with shortlisting and interviews following. For a discussion about the role, contact Fiona Greaves, ELC Manager at fiona.greaves@orkney.gov.uk / 01856 886686 or Shaun Tulloch, Operational Manager (ELC), on shaun.tulloch@orkney.gov.uk. 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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Senior Youth Worker, Sanday Youth Club - ORK10746
Orkney Islands Council - Sanday
£31,356 to £31,995 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Senior Youth Worker Sanday Youth Club 2 hours per week, 20 weeks per year Temporary up to 31 March 2027 £31,356 - £31,995 pro rata £17.18 - £17.53 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to a Community Learning and Development Officer. Your working pattern is 2 hours per week, 20 weeks per year. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The Senior Youth Worker is responsible for the co-ordination and running of the club, and along with the General Youth Worker is expected to work with the members to develop an interesting programme of activities in the youth club. You should have experience and an understanding of working with children and young people in an informal setting. Therefore, if you are keen to get involved in youth work and wish to further develop your current experience in supporting and working with young people, then we would be delighted to hear from you. In addition, the appointed person will be required to attend other meetings and will be offered a comprehensive training programme, over and above club sessions. 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 20 September with shortlisting following and interviews scheduled for 24 September 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Richard Smith, Community Learning and Development Officer at richard.smith@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 extension 2424. 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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General Youth Worker, Sanday Youth Club - ORK10747
Orkney Islands Council - Sanday
£30,060 to £30,662 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert General Youth Worker Sanday Youth Club 2 hours per week, 20 weeks per year Temporary up to 31 March 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 a Community Learning and Development Officer. Your working pattern is 2 hours per week, 20 weeks per year. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The role of the General Youth Worker is to provide support to the Senior Youth Worker in developing a varied weekly programme of activities, in consultation with club members. You should have experience and an understanding of working with children and young people in an informal setting. Therefore, if you are keen to get involved in youth work and wish to further develop your current experience in supporting and working with young people, then we would be delighted to hear from you. In addition, the appointed person will be required to attend other meetings and will be offered a comprehensive training programme, over and above club sessions. 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 20 September 2026 with shortlisting following and Interviews scheduled for 24 September 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Richard Smith at richard.smith@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 extension 2424. 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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Cafe Supervisor, Kirkwall and St Ola Community Centre - ORK10749
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£32,767 to £33,429 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Café Supervisor Kirkwall and St Ola Community Centre (St Magnus Café) 35 hours per week Temporary up to 30 September 2027 £32,767 - £33,429 £17.96 - £18.32 per hour The above amounts include shift and Distant Islands Allowance . You will be reporting to Service Manager (Corporate Catering). Your working pattern is Monday to Saturday (Any 5 from 6 to suit business needs. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to be responsible for all aspects of the day to day management of the St Magnus Café, Kirkwall Community Centre and Town Hall, promoting the Centre and Café as a provider of a high quality food and meeting room service. 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 requires a Level 1 Disclosure check. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 27 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 28 September 2026 and interviews are scheduled for the week beginning 12 October 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Scott Pring at scott.pring@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 879238. 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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Team Manager, Business Support (Orkney Health and Care) - ORK10734
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£42,908 to £47,397 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Team Manager, Business Support (Orkney Health and Care) Council Offices, Kirkwall 35 hours per week Permanent £42,908 - £47,397 £23.51 - £25.97 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Service Manager (Customer and Business Support). Your working pattern is 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective and efficient operation and delivery of the Orkney Health and Care business support function and its day to day activities, delivering on key priorities and driving improvement and change. As an experienced people manager, you will lead and develop the business support team, based in locations across Orkney. Providing a customer focused service the team contributes to the delivery of high-quality, integrated health and social care services across Orkney. This includes oversight of information governance, complaints handling, Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests, records management, data protection compliance, performance management, service planning, risk management and business continuity arrangements, while driving continuous improvement in business processes, systems and working practices. Working closely with senior managers and service leaders, you will provide advice and operational support on business management, governance and service delivery matters. 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 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 4 October 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 5 October 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 19 October 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Fiona Ratter, Service Manager (Customer and Business Support) at Fiona.ratter@orkney.gov.uk or on (01856) 873535 extension 2230 or Alex Rodwell, Head of Performance and Business Support at alex.rodwell@orkney.gov.uk or on (01856) 873535 extension 2281. 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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