Gaelic Class Teacher - ARB18808

Argyll and Bute Council; Bowmore; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning and career growth

Job summary

Bowmore Primary School within Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a Gaelic Medium Class Teacher for the G1–3 group on Islay. The role focuses on developing Gaelic fluency, confidence and a love of learning through creative activities and responsive teaching strategies.

The successful candidate will deliver lessons using varied methodologies, assess pupil progress, and promote Gaelic culture within the school and wider community. PVG membership is required.

Qualifications

• Fluent Gaelic speaker with strong Gaelic language skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver lessons using a range of methodologies and resources.
• Experience in carrying out assessments and reporting on learner progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach Gaelic Medium class G1–3 at Bowmore Primary School.
• Foster confidence and fluency in Gaelic among pupils.
• Develop engaging, challenging learning experiences and track pupil progress.

Skills

Gaelic language

Lesson planning

Assessment and data analysis

Job description

Gaelic Medium Class Teacher – G1–3, Bowmore Primary School

Bowmore Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Gaelic Medium teacher to join our welcoming school community on the beautiful island of Islay.

This is an exciting opportunity to teach our G1–3 class, nurturing children’s confidence and fluency in Gaelic while providing creative, engaging and appropriately challenging learning experiences. We are looking for someone with strong Gaelic language skills, a sound understanding of early language acquisition and a commitment to meeting the needs of every learner.

Our school vision,

“Aspire to Succeed – Streap gu Soirbheachas,” is underpinned by our values of

Ambition, Creativity and Equity. The successful candidate will build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues, contribute to school improvement and play an active part in promoting Gaelic language and culture within our school and wider community.

If you are passionate about Gaelic Medium Education and helping young learners thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are seeking a fluent Gaelic speaker who ensures Gaelic is both visible and audible throughout the school. The successful candidate will need to be able to plan and deliver lessons using a range of methodologies and resources, carry out assessments, analyse data, and report on children’s learning to ensure that they continue to build upon the good progress that the children are currently making.

Applicants should note that:-

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 director.

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.

This post is temporary until 2nd July 2027.

• 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.

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