Teacher - ARB18744

Argyll & Bute Council; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Discounts on gym memberships

Flexible working policy

Job summary

Lochgoilhead Primary School, part of Argyll and Bute Council, is seeking a teacher to join the staff from November 2026 in a small rural setting. The post is within Education Service, and the successful candidate will teach across P5-P7 with a day in P1-P4.

The school emphasises high-quality learning experiences and a flexible, supportive working environment with a competitive salary, pension, and various staff benefits.

Qualifications

• PVG Membership is required in relation to working with children.
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Scotland) applies to this post.

Responsibilities

• Based primarily in P5-P7, with one day per week in P1-P4 (Wednesday currently anticipated).
• Teach and support high-quality learning experiences for every child in a rural primary school setting.

Job description

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026

Teacher, Lochgoilhead Primary School

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.

Lochgoilhead Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and collaborative teacher to join our wonderful staff team from November 2026.

We are a unique rural setting within a highly supportive community and are looking forward to welcoming a teacher who shares our commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for every child.

About Our School

Lochgoilhead Primary School and Early Learning and Childcare Centre is a small, friendly school comprising:

• 5 children in ELC
• 16 children in P1-P4
• 13 children in P5-P7

The successful candidate will be based primarily within our P5-P7, with one day per week teaching in P1-P4 (currently anticipated to be a Wednesday).

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 provide information to help with moving to the area, from finding somewhere to live to securing employment, and from schools and wider education to the varied lifestyles available here. If you have any enquiries, you're welcome to get in touch with us at [e-mail] . If your enquiry is only about housing, you are welcome to contact [e-mail] directly

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.

Applicants should note that:-

• This post requires 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.
• 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.

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