Gaelic Early Childhood Practitioner, Breadalbane Academy Nursery, Aberfeldy - PKC13913

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. We currently have the following opportunity from August 2026: Gaelic Early Childhood Practitioner (Fixed Term until 15 August 2027) - PKC13913 £27,197 - £29,126 (Term-time only) Breadalbane Academy Nursery, Aberfeldy.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic member of staff to join our Nursery team. As this post will be based in the Gaelic Medium Education nursery class, it is essential that all applicants speak fluent Gaelic. Knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence across Early Level along with expertise of extending play is essential, as is a commitment to continuous professional learning. To continue fostering Gaelic across the school, you will be required to liaise with Gaelic staff, in both Primary and Secondary. This post is fixed term for one year starting in August for the 2026/27 school session.

About the School

Breadalbane Academy is a vibrant all-through school serving pupils aged 2 to 18 and takes pride in delivering a rich and diverse wider curriculum that supports the development of the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. Our approach is rooted in fostering creativity, resilience, and personal growth, ensuring every learner is equipped for life beyond school. Opened in 2010, Breadalbane Academy is located in Aberfeldy, amidst the scenic Highland Perthshire mountains. Our wide catchment area spans from the dramatic wilderness of Rannoch Moor in the west to the lively towns of Dunkeld and Pitlochry in the east. The school is part of a state-of-the-art Community Campus that provides an exceptional learning and working environment.

Facilities include a 25m swimming pool, astroturf playing surface, recording studio, dance studio, and excellent ICT resources—supporting a rich and diverse curriculum that offers experiences to our young people that is not so easily assessable in other schools and encourages wider development. Surrounded by mountains, moors, forests, lochs, and rivers, our rural location offers unique opportunities for enriching student experiences. Through the Breadalbane Guarantee, we ensure that every young person at our school benefits from a broad range of achievement opportunities beyond the classroom. These experiences are designed to build valuable skills and aptitudes, while also expanding pupils’ life experiences and knowledge base. Breadalbane Academy is proud to provide opportunities for Gaelic Medium Education in our Nursery, Primary and Secondary schools. We are committed to offering our young people opportunities to engage with Scotland’s cultural heritage, including a consideration for the broader culture of Gaelic.

Skills & Experience Required

The successful candidate will be able to think 'on their feet' and enjoy a varied role in order to support a happy, busy nursery putting children's needs first. You will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues alike. We are looking for a fun, caring, committed and dedicated individual who loves to work as part of a team. As this post will be based in the Gaelic Medium Education nursery class, it is essential that all applicants speak fluent Gaelic. For the role of Early Childhood Practitioner, you should hold an appropriate qualification e.g., SNNEB, NNEB, HNC, SCQF level 7 equivalent or SVQ 3 in Childcare and Education or SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People), as well as have the eligibility to register with SSSC.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lynne Lambert, Head Teacher at Breadalbane@pkc.gov.uk to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW”. External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. Internal applicants applying for secondment must obtain line manager approval through the secondment form available under My Forms – Secondment Request Form on MyView. Please note that secondment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post.