Service: EducationClosing Date: Friday 24h January Teacher of English, Lochgilphead Joint CampusArgyll 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, the place where people want to live, to work and do business.
And 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 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.
The high school provides a supportive environment with a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, helping students thrive academically and personally.
With a strong sense of community, excellent local schools, and a range of amenities, Lochgilphead is an ideal destination for families, professionals, and nature lovers looking to embrace a slower pace of life in an enchanting setting.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 to 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.Learn more here Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees.
We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work.
While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.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 1st day of 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.
In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted.
A link to the guidance sheet will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.
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