If you are already teaching, you will be aware of the unique sense of job satisfaction and pride that comes with working in this respected and highly regarded profession and of its great importance in modern society. Gaelic teaching has that extra dimension – all the rewards of teaching, combined with the knowledge that you are contributing to help secure the status of Gaelic in Scotland and increase access to learning opportunities through the language.
Here’s a taste of what’s on offer:
- Participate in the National Teacher Induction Scheme with a guaranteed
one year probation training post - Excellent career development and progression opportunities
- A wide choice of work locations
- Contribute to the development of Gaelic education
- Become part of an international community
- Excellent pension scheme
- Competitive salary
- Long holidays!
By educating future speakers of Gaelic, you will not only be creating a confident bilingual generation, but you will also be encouraging the next generation to preserve Scotland’s unique Gaelic language and culture.
Demand and job prospects
The high parental demand for Gaelic in Scotland and the continued growth of Gaelic medium provision and dedicated schools means job opportunities for newly qualified Gaelic teachers are practically 100% guaranteed. There aren’t many professions that can claim that - and it means you can study, safe in the knowledge that you have a secure future ahead.