Education Scotland is seeking to appoint a Development Officer for Gaelic Education to lead and support national developments in Gaelic, driving forward their commitment to promoting and supporting Gaelic language and culture in the context of Curriculum for Excellence. The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of a Gaelic language plan that fits with Education Scotland’s strategic objectives while linking with other relevant Gaelic initiatives being delivered in Scottish education.  The successful candidate will support developmental work around Gaelic nationally and assist local authorities in taking forward Gaelic strategies.  It is essential that candidates are familiar with emerging developments in Gaelic education.  Applications are welcome from practitioners and managers with expertise in Gaelic education.For an informal discussion about the role or to apply, in the first instance please contact:
Christina Gilliver, HR Officer, T: +44 (0)141 282 5211; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); Education Scotland; The Optima, 58 Robertson Street, Glasgow, G2 8DU; www.educationscotland.gov.uk

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking a Gaelic Play Leader for Sgoil Àraich Lacasdail.  This is a part-time post for 17.5 hours a week.  For more information click here.  Closing date: 21st May 2012.

Glasgow City Council is seeking to employ a Principal teacher for the city’s Gaelic Primary School.  For more information click here.  Closing date: 3 June 2012.

Edinburgh City Council is seeking to appoint a Head Teacher for Tollcross Primary school.  This school has both English medium and Gaelic Medium education. For more information click here.  Closing date: 25th May 2012.

East Ayrshire Council is seeking 2 primary teachers for Onthank Priamry School in Kilmarnock.  For more information please contact Norman Deeley on 01563 555 650 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Tiree school is seeking a Gaelic medium Primary Teacher for maternity cover from January 2012.  For more information please contact the Headteacher Myra McArtur: 01879220795, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Perth & Kinross Council are currently looking for qualified primary teachers, fluent in Gaelic, who are interested in offering occasional supply cover for their Gaelic Medium primary schools. If you are interested or for further information please contact Chris Deplano, Gaelic Development Officer. T: 01738 477869 E: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Glasgow City Council is offering opportunities for supply work at Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu. Applicants must be fluent in both spoken and written Gaelic. For more information please contact the head teacher: Dr Donalda McComb on 0141 276 8500. Prior to confirming appointment, Glasgow City Council will undertake an enhanced criminal records check through Disclosure Scotland.

Highland Council is seeking a temporary teacher of Biology and Science for Portree High School in the Isle of Skye.  This is a temporary post commencing August 2012 until June 2013.  Applications from Gaelic Speakers are encouraged.  Click here for more information.  Closing date:  25th May 2012.

Glasgow City Council is seeking to employ a teacher of English for the city’s Gaelic Medium High School School.  For more information click here.  Closing date: 3 June 2012.

Highland Council is seeking a teacher of Gaelic for Plockton High School.  This is a temporary post (maternity cover) until 29th June 2012.  For more information click here.  Closing date: 11th May 2012.

East Ayrshire Council is seeking a Gaelic teacher for Grange Academy in Kilmarnock. An ability to teach other subjects would be of benefit.  For more information please contact Norman Deeley on 01563 555 650 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .