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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Lake Uist; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity cover

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar seeks a Primary Teacher for Gaelic Medium in Uist Schools on a 21-hour-per-week maternity cover basis. A suitable degree/diploma and GTC Scotland registration are required, and Gaelic fluency is essential.

The post is aligned with curricular development and pupil welfare within a supportive team. The role involves delivering Gaelic-medium education, working with parents and professionals, and contributing to school planning.

Qualifications

• A suitable degree or diploma and registration with GTC Scotland.
• Fluency in Gaelic is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned classes with associated preparation and correction.
• Developing the school curriculum.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ progress.
• Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with examination administration.
• Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational matters.
• Promoting and safeguarding pupil health, welfare and safety.
• Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
• Participating in continuing professional development.
• Contributing to school planning, raising achievement and reviews.
• Supporting the broader needs of the school and good order.

Skills

Gaelic fluency

Education

Degree or Diploma + GTC Scotland Registration

Job description

Primary Teacher, Gaelic Medium, Uist Schools (9320) - CNS06487

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Primary Teacher, Gaelic Medium, Uist Schools (9320)

21 hours per week, maternity cover

£27,009 - £33,442 per annum (inclusive of £1,798 Distant Islands Allowance per annum)

The purpose of this post is to contribute to overall school effectiveness in respect of the following areas:

(a)Curricular

(b)Care and welfare

(c)Collegiate

The successful candidate must have an appropriate degree / diploma and GTC Scotland Registration.

Fluency in Gaelic is essential.

Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the headteacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories:

• 1 Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction.
• 2 Developing the school curriculum.
• 3 Assess, recording and reporting on the work of pupils.
• 4 Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with the administration of examinations.
• 5 Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
• 6 Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
• 7 Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
• 8 Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development.
• 9 Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review.
• 10 Contributing to good order and the wider needs of the school.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Thursday 17 September 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.