Supply Teacher - Gaelic Medium Education (Primary and Secondary), Various Locations Council Area - Internal - PKC14065

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.

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Supply Teachers, Gaelic Medium Education (Primary and Secondary) - PKC
14065
£36,159 - £54,453
Various Locations Throughout the Perth & Kinross Council Area

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.

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.

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. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

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 “

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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

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