Orkney landscape

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place in Orkney

Why work with us

Wellbeing Support

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free confidential counselling, plus access to our Wellbeing Hub with discounts and resources

Great pension

Join the Local Government Pension Scheme or Scottish Public Pensions Agency Scheme for teaching roles

Generous holidays

Up to 39 days annual leave including public holidays, plus time off for public duties and voluntary activities

Flexible working

Part-time, compressed hours, hybrid working and flexitime options to help you balance work and life

Family friendly

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy pay, plus shared parental leave and paid personal time off

Other perks

Enhanced sick pay, Cycle to Work Scheme, career breaks up to 2 years and much more

Wellbeing Support

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free confidential counselling, plus access to our Wellbeing Hub with discounts and resources

Great pension

Join the Local Government Pension Scheme or Scottish Public Pensions Agency Scheme for teaching roles

Generous holidays

Up to 39 days annual leave including public holidays, plus time off for public duties and voluntary activities

Flexible working

Part-time, compressed hours, hybrid working and flexitime options to help you balance work and life

Family friendly

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy pay, plus shared parental leave and paid personal time off

Other perks

Enhanced sick pay, Cycle to Work Scheme, career breaks up to 2 years and much more

Our islands

Close-knit community

Around 22,000 people live across our 20 inhabited islands in welcoming communities that are home to people from all over the world

Not as remote as you think

Regular flights connect us to major Scottish cities, while inter-island ferries and modern infrastructure keep our communities linked

Scotland's best place to live

Orkney consistently tops national surveys for quality of life, happiness, and safety. You'll find a stunning natural environment, excellent schools, and the space for a genuine work-life balance

Map of Orkney Islands

Current vacancies

Closes 18/02/2026

Class Teacher

Glaitness School

£37,935.00 - £55,611.00 per year

Closes 22/02/2026

Early Years Support Worker

Strynd Nursery

£29,148.00 - £31,009.00 per year

Closes 22/02/2026

Relief Pier Master

Lyness and Longhope

£16.56 - £16.56 per hour

Closes 22/02/2026

Support for Learning Assistant

Orphir Primary School (2 Posts)

£28,363.00 - £28,582.00 per year

Closes 01/03/2026

Lifestyles Assistant

£29,148.00 - £31,009.00 per year

Closes 22/02/2026

Social Care Worker

Smiddybrae

£34,850.00 - £38,967.00 per year

Closes 15/02/2026

Class Teacher (Additional Support Needs)

Glaitness School

£37,935.00 - £55,611.00 per year

Closes 22/02/2026

Cleaner

North Terminal Building, Stromness

£30,712.00 - £31,009.00 per year

Closes 22/02/2026

Cleaner

Firth Primary School

£28,192.00 - £28,462.00 per year