SEN Teacher. Education & Training

Teachers Needed! (SEN) - Orkney Islands

Location: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Contract: Full-time
Duration: 19 weeks (end of February - July 2026), with the potential for extension
Salary: Paid to Scale
GTCS Registration:
Required
PVG:
Full PVG checks required

Reed Education are working with a school on the Orkney Islands that is seeking to appoint experienced Teachers to support children and young people aged 10-18 (P6 - S6) with a range of complex social, emotional, and additional support needs
.

Many of the pupils express themselves through dysregulation
, and teachers must be confident working within a nurturing, structured environment that prioritises relationships, consistency, and trauma-informed practice.

This is an exciting chance to help shape a new provision that will re-engage learners who have been out of school and require a high level of tailored support.

Staff will work alongside existing school staff to:

• Create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment for small groups or one-to-one teaching
• Support children who have not been in school for extended periods
• Enable pupils to re-engage in learning and work toward national curriculum standards
• Deliver high-quality, personalised teaching for a range of additional support needs
• Contribute to the development of a brand-new educational provision on the island

All applicants must have:

• GTCS Registration (mandatory)
• Full PVG membership
• At least 2 years' teaching experience
• Experience supporting children with ASN / SEN
  , including social, emotional, or behavioural needs
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and nurture principles (desirable)
• Experience with neurodiversity (desirable)

Applications from teachers with strong behaviour support or SEN backgrounds are encouraged.

• Initial contract:
  19 weeks
  , with the potential to extend
• Required from:
  End of February - July 2026 (including a 2-week Easter break)
• Teachers must be based in Orkney during term time
• Travel to and from the Orkney Islands at the beginning and end of the assignment will be covered
• Teachers are needed as soon as possible

If you are a passionate Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity, please apply above!

Please note, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Reed Education is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. We are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.