Service: Education
Closing Date: Friday 24th January 2025
Teacher of English, Lochgilphead Joint Campus
Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, where people want to live, work, and do business. We are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.
Nestled in the heart of Scotland's breathtaking Argyll and Bute, Lochgilphead offers a unique blend of tranquil rural living and vibrant community life. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, including the serene Loch Gilp, this charming town is perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape with easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and kayaking. The Lochgilphead Joint Campus is a key feature of the community, offering excellent educational opportunities for students of all ages.
Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer-term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a 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 regarding how they work.
We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies, we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.
Applicants should note that:
* Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
* This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
* Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after the 1st day of the 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. A link to the guidance sheet will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.
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:
* Angela Griffin, Principal Teacher
* Telephone: 01546 602598
* Email: angela.griffin@argyll-bute.gov.uk
* Reference: ARB15474/AED04110
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.
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 has a sense of belonging.
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