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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

Our commitments

Armed Forces Covenant
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Armed Forces Covenant

The Armed Forces community brings a wealth of expertise that we value as an employer. Our people policies are Armed Forces-friendly, and we offer a guaranteed interview to anyone with Armed Forces experience who meets the essential criteria for the role.

Disability Confident
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Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where disabled colleagues are treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else.

Investors in People
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Investors in People

We are proud to be an Investors in People employer, putting our people at the heart of everything we do. It helps us understand how we communicate, engage, and improve our culture and working practices.

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