Nursery Key Worker, Gaelic, Unqualified, Sgoil Araich an Rubha (9032) - CNS06645

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar seeks a Gaelic Medium Nursery Key Worker (Unqualified) for Sgoil Araich an Rubha (9032). This 25-hour-per-week, year-round permanent post requires Gaelic language proficiency and childcare experience. Salary is £20,782–£21,577 per annum, inclusive of £2,025 Distant Islands Allowance.

Plan a curriculum to support all-round learning and organise play sessions to meet each child’s needs. The role is subject to PVG scheme membership; interviews will be held in person.

Qualifications

• You must have proven childcare experience working with young children and their families in an early years setting.
• The ability to speak and read Gaelic is essential.

Skills

Gaelic language

Childcare experience

Job description

Nursery Key Worker, Gaelic, Unqualified, Sgoil Araich an Rubha (9032) - CNS06645

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Nursery Key Worker, Unqualified, Gaelic Medium, Sgoil Araich an Rubha (9032)

25 hours per week, Year-round, Permanent Post

£20,782 - £21,577 per annum, inclusive of £2,025 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

Through the medium of Gaelic, with support, you will plan a curriculum which supports and guides children’s all-round learning and development, and plan and organise the play session taking into account the needs of every child.

You must have proven childcare experience working with young children and their families in an early years setting.

The ability to speak and read Gaelic is essential.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (

The salary quoted is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Please note that the Comhairle operates security measures to protect its information and systems. Employees are required to comply with information security policies and may be required to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or other approved authentication methods when accessing Comhairle systems.

Closing Date: Monday 23 October 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.