Gaelic Class Teacher - ARB16084

Argyll & Bute Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Gaelic Class Teacher for Bowmore Primary School. This maternity cover position offers a unique opportunity to inspire young learners and promote Gaelic language and culture in a vibrant island community. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and a flexible working approach, this role is ideal for those passionate about education and community engagement. Join a supportive team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while enjoying a range of benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

Generous Leave Entitlement

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Membership Discounts

Wellbeing Initiatives

Learning and Career Growth Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Passionate about Gaelic education and inspiring young learners.
• Experience in teaching Gaelic language and culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach Gaelic to P1-P3 students in a supportive environment.
• Promote Gaelic culture and language within the community.

Skills

Gaelic Language Proficiency

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Education

Teaching Qualification

Degree in Education or Related Field

Job description

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 16th May 2025

Gaelic Class Teacher, Bowmore Primary School (Maternity Cover)

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

Bowmore Primary School on the beautiful Isle of Islay, is looking for a dedicated Gaelic Teacher (maternity cover for session 25/26) for our P1-P3 Gaelic Medium Class.

This is a rare chance to inspire young learners , promote Gaelic language and culture and become part of a warm, vibrant island community.

If you are passionate about Gaelic education and ready for an unforgettable teaching experience, we'd love to hear from you!

This post will commence in August 2025.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme , Disability Confident , Armed Forces , Fair Work First Statement , Equality and Fairness , Climate Change , Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

This post is temporary until 30 June 2026.

Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• These posts require Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee's Third Tier Manager. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment, please refer to the secondment guidance.
• Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session.

  In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with Argyll and Bute Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay. In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. A link to the guidance sheet will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable."

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Maureen MacDonald, Head Teacher
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Reference: ARB16084/010733

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy