Gaelic Medium Teacher for G1-3 on Islay

Argyll & Bute Council; Bowmore; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships and LEIS

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning and career growth

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a fluent Gaelic speaker to join Bowmore Primary School on Islay as Gaelic Medium Class Teacher for G1-3. You will plan and deliver Gaelic-medium lessons, foster children's confidence and fluency, and use a range of methodologies to meet diverse learner needs.

The post supports Gaelic language and culture within the school and wider community; PVG membership is required; it is a temporary post until 2 July 2027 with appropriate safeguarding checks and salary

Qualifications

• Strong Gaelic language skills and fluency.
• Experience in early language acquisition and Gaelic medium education.
• Ability to plan and deliver lessons using varied methodologies and resources.

Responsibilities

• Teach G1-3 Gaelic Medium class.
• Nurture children's confidence and Gaelic fluency.
• Assess, monitor progress and report to parents.

Skills

Gaelic language

Gaelic Medium

Lesson planning

Assessment & reporting

Data analysis

Job description

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a fluent Gaelic speaker to join Bowmore Primary School on Islay as Gaelic Medium Class Teacher for G1-3. You will plan and deliver Gaelic-medium lessons, foster children's confidence and fluency, and use a range of methodologies to meet diverse learner needs.

The post supports Gaelic language and culture within the school and wider community; PVG membership is required; it is a temporary post until 2 July 2027 with appropriate safeguarding checks and salary