Teacher - ELC

Argyll & Bute Council; Ardminish; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Argyll & Bute Council as a Teacher ELC at Gigha Primary Pre Five, where you will deliver outdoor learning in a vibrant educational setting. This temporary full-time role offers a salary ranging from £33,594 to £50,589 per year. Benefit from a supportive community focused on personal and professional development, with opportunities to enjoy island living.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous leave package

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

School house available for rent

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a focus on outdoor learning.
• Must have PVG Membership.
• Experience in primary education desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early learning and childcare.
• Engage students in outdoor and forest school activities.
• Support positive development and learning experiences.

Skills

Outdoor learning

Teaching

Flexibility

Education

Teaching qualification

Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership

Job description

Location: Gigha Primary Pre Five Unit, Gigha Primary School, Isle of Gigha, Argyll, PA41 7AA

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Service: Education

Closing Date: Monday 14th July 2025

Teacher ELC - Gigha Primary Pre Five

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 purpose is to make Argyll and Bute a great place to live, work, and do business. We are committed to providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture for our 5,000 colleagues, enabling them to deliver services that help our region thrive. Join us to make a difference.

Our Primary School and ELC share a passion for outdoor learning, offering Forest and Beach school environments. We are a Silver Accredited Rights Respecting School and aim to achieve Gold Status. A 2-bedroom semi-detached school house is available for rent on the island with this position.

Interviews will be held on 21 July 2025.

We value our employees and offer various benefits, including a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave, cycle to work scheme, gym discounts, wellbeing initiatives, and career development opportunities. We support flexible working arrangements where possible.

We are committed to sustainability and positive work-life balance, considering flexible work requests to ensure service quality is maintained.

This post is temporary until 1 July 2026.

Applicants should note that:

• This post is not suitable for job sharing.
• Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership is required.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 applies.
• This is a temporary post, potentially filled on secondment basis at the discretion of the employee’s manager. Secondment applicants should refer to the guidance.
• Pay arrangements for those starting after the first day of the school session will be adjusted accordingly, with a recalculation of salary and leave entitlements.

To apply, click the Apply Now button at the top of the page.

For clarification, contact the recruiting manager:

• Telephone: [phone]
• Reference: ARB16414

Please note: Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button. CVs are not accepted.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. For more information, see our Equality & Diversity Policy.