Siuthad Gabh an Cothrom agus Thig a Theagasg!

Gaelic education is a significant Scottish success story and you have the opportunity to be at the heart of the next chapter. 

This website provides detailed, specific information about courses on offer, available funding and current vacancies for Gaelic teaching.

Whether you are currently studying, considering a move into teaching or already a teacher, there are opportunities available in Gaelic education. 

Siuthad Gabh an Cothrom agus Thig a Theagasg!

Latest Opportunities

Support roles

Learning Support Assistant – Isle of Skye

Highland Council is seeking a learning Support Assistant for the Isle of Skye.  This is a temporary post for 10 hours a week to provide Area Support for Learning Team initially based at Sleat Primary School.  For more information please click here. Closing date: 23rd January 2012.


Nursery

Primary

Gaelic Medium Primary Teacher – Tiree School

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)


Gaelic Medium Supply Teachers – Perth & Kinross Council

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)


Temporary Primary School Teacher – Highlanders Academy, Greenock

Inverclyde Council is seeking a Gaelic Medium Primary Teacher for Highlanders Academy, Greenock.  This is a temporary post until December 2011 or when substantive post-holder returns from Maternity Leave.  For further information or to apply for this jobs click here.


Gaelic Medium Primary Supply Teachers – Bun Sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu

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.


Secondary

Teacher of Gaelic – James Gillespie High School

Edinburgh City Council is seeking a teacher of Gaelic for James Gillespie High School .The successful candidates will be energetic and enthusiastic and able to contribute to the Gaelic/Modern Languages Department, the school and to our extensive extra curricular programme. An ability to deliver other subjects in the Gaelic Medium will be considered advantageous. This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the City of Edinburgh Council. For more information click here.  Closing Date: 27 January 2012


Gaelic Teacher – Lochaber High School

Highland Council is seeking a Gaelic Teacher for Lochaber High School Fort William. All applicants must be fluent and literate in Gaelic.  For application packs please contact:  Staffing Unit, Education, Culture and Sport Service, Dingwall Centre, Jubilee Park Road, Dingwall,  IV15 9QZ Telephone:  01349 868660 (24 answering service)  Prior to confirming appointment, an enhanced criminal records check through Disclosure Scotland will be undertaken.


Gaelic Teacher – Islay High School

Argyll and Bute Council are looking to employ a full time Secondary Teacher of Gaelic in Islay High School.  For more information click here or contact Donald MacLeod on 01631 564908 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)