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AdvertNEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Planning and Community Protection - Development and Marine Planning Environmental Planner 35 hours per week Permanent £39,941 - £44,120 / £21.89 - £24.18 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) Are you passionate about biodiversity, natural heritage and looking for a new adventure? Orkney Islands Council is seeking a dedicated Environmental Planner to join our Development and Marine Planning Team. This full-time role offers the chance to safeguard and enhance our beautiful islands' natural environment.This role has a unique remit for both terrestrial and marine planning functions as the Team delivers both the Orkney Local Development Plan and the Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan. There will be an opportunity to get involved in envir...

AdvertEDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING Kirkwall Grammar School Teacher of French and/or Spanish 15.4 hours per week – Monday and Tuesday (0.44 FTE) Temporary up to 1 June 2026KGS is a modern, vibrant school of over 800 pupils with a catchment area which covers Kirkwall, the East Mainland, Orphir and the North Isles.We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher/leader who is committed to improvement and excellence. You will be joining departments and other teams of staff who are dedicated to providing the best for all young people. Our school has a wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer including drama, music, and sport.You will be able to teach all aspects of the relevant subject across all stages. You will be joining a highly successful team, in a recently built and wel...

Advert EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING Kirkwall Grammar School Head Janitor 37 hours per week Permanent £29,443 - £30,041 / £15.26 - £15.57 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, versatile person with good communication and organisational skills, to lead our janitorial team. 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 a variety of challenges with the main duty being to ensure that the school buildings and grounds are well maintained, secure and safe.You should hold a qualification at SCQF 4/5 i.e., SVQ1, SVQ2, Standard Grades, National 4, National 5, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, O Grades or have ...

AdvertNEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURERoads and Grounds OperationsRelief Isles Operative 1, WestrayHours are offered on an as and when required basis.£15.26 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)We are looking for a Relief Isles Operatives on the island of Westray, to assist the Team Leader Operations in the delivery of safe, compliant, effective and efficient planned, cyclical, reactive and emergency works undertaken by the Roads and Grounds service.You will assist in the delivery of a range of activities relating to the maintenance of the islands roads including pot hole repairs, drainage, verge works, signing, lining etc. You will also assist with the delivery of gritting and, where required, reactive repairs associated with flooding and storm damage.You should hold a f...

AdvertEDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSINGSanday Junior High School 1 x Teacher of Maths (21 hours) 1 x Teacher of Science (14 hours) Both posts temporary from 18 August 2025 up to 2 July 2026 Sanday Community School is an exciting, dynamic place to teach. You will be working with an enthusiastic and skilled team who are committed to improvement and excellence. Our school is the “Heart, Soul and Future of our Island Community” and we take this responsibility very seriously.As a teacher working at Sanday School you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse age range of pupils, as our school welcomes pupils from 3-16 years of age; our roll is approximately 60. You will be expected to deliver high quality learning experiences for pupils in S1-4 ensuring that the pupils can attain the very hi...

AdvertENTERPRISE AND SUSTAINABLE REGENERATIONMarine Services Pier Master – Kirkwall / Hatston / Tingwall 37 hours per week within a 12-hour shift system Permanent £36,364.29 - £37,130.97 (including Shift Allowance, Contractual OT and Distant Islands Allowance)Orkney Islands Council Marine Services is responsible for the operations at Kirkwall Harbour and the smaller ports of Scapa, Hatston and Tingwall. These dynamic environments support lifeline ferry services, cruise ships, commercial operations, and marine renewables, making them some of the most diverse and fast-moving port areas in Scotland.We are looking for a proactive, decisive, and safety-conscious individual to join our team as a Pier Master. This role is not for those content with just maintaining the status quo—you will be expe...

AdvertNEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Roads and Grounds - Operations Driver/Roadworker 2 37 hours per week Permanent £28,652 - £28,864 / £29,443 - £30,041 £14.85 - £14.96 / £15.26 - £15.57 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance We are looking for a Driver/Roadworker to join our Roads and Grounds Operations Team.The successful candidate will become a member of a service carrying out a variety of roads and municipal related activities including emergency callout and Winter Service activities.This role requires you to work either individually or as part of a team to ensure the efficient operation of the service.You must have a positive approach to health and safety and will require a flexible attitude to work with a willingness to undertake a variety of duties ...

AdvertEDUCATON, LEISURE & HOUSING Glaitness Primary School Business Manager 35 hours per week Permanent £48,719 - £51,529 / £26.70 - £28.24 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)An opportunity has arisen within Glaitness Primary School for a Business Manager to run the non-teaching work of the school as a full member of the Senior Leadership Team.You will have experience, enthusiasm, and high skill levels to deliver the objectives of this challenging post.You will be responsible for the efficient and effective management and delivery of support services within the school. The post also has a responsibility for supporting the Head Teacher in the effective financial management of the school through the provision of accurate and timeous financial management information.You should hold...

AdvertEDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING Hope Primary School Early Years Practitioner 21 hours per week, 41 weeks per year Permanent £29,192 - £29,795 / £30,488 - £32,605 pro rata £16.00 - £16.33 / £16.71 - £17.87 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for working with young children. You will be a warm and caring person with a real interest in playing with and supporting young children as they grow and develop. You will be curious about young children and keen to develop their interests. You will play a role in planning for and developing the environment and experiences in response to children’s needs. You will work alongside a nurturing and dedicated team who are all committed to delivering the very best for children...

AdvertEDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSINGCorporate Catering - Firth Primary School Cook Supervisor 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term-Time Temporary maternity cover up to 22 May 2026 £29,443 - £30,041 pro rata / £15.26 - £15.57 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)Applications are invited from motivated individuals to undertake duties as the Cook Supervisor responsible for the provision of the school meal service at Firth Primary School. Duties include preparation, cooking and service of food, supervision of staff, menu planning, ordering of provisions, ensuring all aspects of service provision complies with food safety and completion of associated records, cash handling and liaising with school staff, parents, and pupils.You must hold an Intermediate Food Hygiene Qualification (...

AdvertEDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSINGCorporate CateringRelief Kitchen AssistantVarious SchoolsHours offered on an as and when basis£13.71 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)Applications are invited from motivated individuals to undertake duties as a kitchen assistant, assisting with the school meal service at various schools. Duties include serving meals, basic food preparation and cooking, operating the till, setting up and clearing down the dining area, washing up and cleaning.You must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent.You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the service.This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme...

AdvertEDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSINGVarious LocationsCommunity Learning TutorHours are offered on an as and when required basis. £15.97 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)Do you have a skill or a hobby you would like to share with Others? We are looking to recruit experienced sessional tutors willing to offer non-certificated informal courses in community settings all around Orkney, to further complement our current Community Learning provision. We are looking for innovative and creative tutors who can inspire and motivate a diverse range of learners.Classes we have offered in the past include, Straw Work, Creative Writing, Shiatsu, Flower Arranging and Photography.Candidates must have a high level of expertise in their chosen field and an in-depth knowledge of the subject they ...

AdvertENTERPRISE & SUSTAINABLE REGENERATION Ferry Services Relief Ferries Pier Worker – Sanday Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £14.85 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriateApplicants are sought for the post of Relief Ferries Pier Worker in Sanday.The post involves Ferry Services vessel berthing operations including marshalling passengers and marshalling / inspection of vehicles and their loads before boarding.The post also requires handling of ships ropes and gangways (as required) during berthing operations. You will be able to show an ability to establish good working relationships with all levels of staff and public and the ability to provide a professional service.It is essential that ...

AdvertEDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING Kirkwall Grammar School Teacher of Maths 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Permanent KGS is a modern, vibrant school of over 900 pupils with a catchment area which covers Kirkwall, the East Mainland, Orphir and the North Isles.We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher/leader who is committed to improvement and excellence. You will be joining departments and other teams of staff who are dedicated to providing the best for all young people. Our school has a wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer including drama, music, and sport.You will be able to teach all aspects of the subject across all stages. You will be joining a highly successful team, in a recently built and well-resourced school.For more details on the school, visit www.kgsor...

AdvertEDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING Dounby Primary School Cook Supervisor 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Temporary maternity cover up to 21 May 2026 £29,443 - £30,041 pro rata / £15.26 - £15.57 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) Applications are invited from motivated individuals to undertake duties as the Cook Supervisor responsible for the provision of the school meal service at Dounby Primary School. Duties include preparation, cooking and service of food, supervision of staff, menu planning, ordering of provisions, ensuring all aspects of service provision complies with food safety and completion of associated records, cash handling and liaising with school staff, parents, and pupils.You must hold an Intermediate Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent. Yo...