UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:
Reference no. NWH GLT 01
Salary range:
Duration:
Working hours: Flexible, but often learner availability maximised in evenings.
Location: Variable – Stornoway and across other areas of the Islands, as required.
Closing Date: 28th February 2025
Are you passionate about the Gaelic language and keen to pass on your skills and encourage more people to speak Gaelic?
Responsibilities: Our bank staff of tutors will be called upon to deliver language instruction to groups of language learners across the islands. They will be expected to run language classes in their community, enroll students, take registers of attendance, and monitor progression through the taught elements of our language courses. At the conclusion of the courses, our tutors will advise learners of further language learning opportunities and return registers to the Registry team at UHI North, West and Hebrides.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The post holder will normally hold a minimum qualification of HNC, preferably in Gaelic. Previous experience of providing Gaelic language tutoring would be beneficial to the role. This activity might also suit graduates seeking to develop their teaching skills. Gaelic bank staff acting as our tutors will need to be fully fluent in the language.
Benefits of working for us:
* 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
* Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
* 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
* Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
* Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
* Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work
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