Principal Teacher of Guidance - ARB17238

Job Summary

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 19th December 2025

This is an opportunity to join a thriving and improving school in the heart of Argyll, one of Scotland’s most scenic and historically significant regions.

Responsibilities

The PT Guidance will have a caseload of pupils for whom they will provide pastoral and academic support and will work alongside colleagues from the school and partner agencies.

The right candidate will be pupil centred and work well as part of a team as well as using their own initiative to further the aims of the school and of Argyll and Bute Council’s Education Service.

Qualifications and Requirements

• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• “Please Note – Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session. In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT – Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with Argyll and Bute Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay. In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. A link to the guidance sheet will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.”

Benefits

Competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

Application Process

Interview will take place on: Thursday 8th January 2026

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Lesley Donald, Depute Head Teacher
• Telephone: 01546 602598
• Email: Lesley.Donald@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB17238 / 037613

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.