Support for Learning Teacher
Stromness Academy
Orkney Islands
- Expired
- Salary:
- £28,893-£37,761
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 December 2016
Job overview
Reference: ORK01399
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher. You will be fully committed to the learning and teaching approaches of Curriculum for Excellence, and enjoy working within a wider Support for Learning team. You will be keen to contribute fully to the achievements of all pupils in this Community School.
Stromness Academy is a six year secondary school in Orkney with a catchment area covering the town of Stromness and the West Mainland. The current school roll is 350 pupils. The school is on a well-appointed campus situated in Stromness. The school serves a dispersed population and over two thirds of the pupils are bussed into school. This Community School was built in the early 1980s and has been kept in excellent condition and is extremely well resourced. Classrooms are well equipped and the school has extensive playing fields, including a synthetic grass pitch, and access to the local swimming pool.
Further information about the school can be found on the internet at: www.stromnessacademy.org.uk
To discuss the post you are invited to contact: Deborah Stead, Principal Teacher of Support for Learning tel: 01856 850660 or email deborah.stead@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.
Salary will be based on the main grade scale of the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers’ salary tables plus a Distant Islands Allowance.
You must be registered, or in the process of registering, with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 December 2016.
Closing Date: Sunday 4 December 2016
About Stromness Academy
- Stromness Academy
- Stromness
- Orkney
- KW16 3JS
- United Kingdom
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.”
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