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Depute Head Teacher

Depute Head Teacher

Stromness Academy

Orkney Islands

Salary:
£49,133 (Subject to Job Sizing)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
29 April 2017

Job overview

Orkney Islands Council
Working Together for a Better Orkney

(Ref: ORK01619)

35 hours per week, Permanent

Salaries are based on the SNCT Salary Tables and include a Distant Islands Allowance. We offer a generous relocation package of up to £8,000 for permanent posts and up to £2,000 for a temporary one year appointment.

Further information is available from and online applications can be made through www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/orkney

Closing date: Sunday 30 April 2017

www.orkney.gov.uk

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

About Stromness Academy

Stromness Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in Scotland serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Orkney has approximately 374 students on record.

Stromness Academy opened in the 1870s. It was rebuilt and moved to it’s current site in 1990. Additional facilities have been added in recent years, including a music department and synthetic sports pitch – which is shared with the local primary school, Stromness Primary School.

Acting Headteacher

Mr I Berstan

Values and vision

Stromness Academy’s vision is to provide a supportive and challenging learning environment for children in the local community. The secondary school wishes for all students to achieve to the highest of their potential and succeed in all that they do. Students are nurtured as confident, responsible, active citizens, fully prepared for the challenges of a modern and ever changing society. The Orkney secondary school promotes the values of mutual respect and tolerance, while leadership skills are practiced through an active Pupil Council. Stromness Academy works to maintain a strong partnership with parents so that students are supported during their school and home life. Success is celebrated at the school, and students are encouraged to nurture their talents and skills through a wide range of extra-curricular activities and initiatives, ranging from sports clubs to Young Enterprise. 

Education Scotland

“Almost all young people are well behaved in class and keen to learn. They respond well to a range of activities and enjoy their lessons and other learning experiences. They have positive relationships with staff and feel safe and cared for in the school. Overall, young people are active in their learning.”

View Stromness Academy’s latest Education Scotland report

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Applications closed