Supply Teacher - Gaelic Medium Education (Primary and Secondary), Various Locations In the Perth & K

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job; it is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people. Our Gaelic Medium Education provision spans Early Years, Primary and Secondary sectors, offering learners the opportunity to develop fluency, confidence and pride in Gaelic language and culture. Our schools are supported by dedicated staff who work collaboratively to provide high-quality learning experiences and positive outcomes for all learners.

Join Our Gaelic Medium Education Supply Teacher List

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking enthusiastic, professional and flexible teachers to join our Gaelic Medium Education (GME) Supply Teacher List. We are looking for qualified teachers who are passionate about Gaelic language, culture and education and who can provide supply cover across our GME provision in both Primary and Secondary settings.

Supply opportunities may arise within our Gaelic Medium Education establishments across Perth & Kinross, supporting learners at various stages of their educational journey. Opportunities may include:

• Primary Gaelic Medium Education classes
• Secondary Gaelic language and learning through Gaelic
• Short-term and longer-term supply placements
• Supporting continuity of learning for young people within GME pathways

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

You must:

• Be appropriately qualified and registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS)
• Be fluent Gaelic speakers
• Be confident in delivering learning through the medium of Gaelic
• Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality learning and teaching
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with learners, families and colleagues

We are particularly interested in hearing from practitioners who are committed to promoting Gaelic language and culture and supporting the continued growth of Gaelic Medium Education across Perth & Kinross.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share. 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.

Here's what we can offer you:

• A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement
• Eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

If you are a fluent Gaelic speaker and qualified teacher interested in supply opportunities within Gaelic Medium Education, we would be delighted to hear from you.

You must be fluent in spoken Gaelic and confident in delivering learning through the medium of Gaelic. If you would like to find out more, please contact Kim Ramsay, Quality Improvement Officer at KRamsay@pkc.gov.uk.

External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One should be your current or most recent employer. If you are already employed as a teacher with Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide 1 reference, which must be from your current Head Teacher.

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. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, whilst over the age of 18, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

GTCS registration is required.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.