GME staffing pressures and classroom resources
Key Questions
What staffing vacancies are currently reported in Gaelic Medium Education?
Vacancies persist in several areas including a part-time Language Auxiliary role in Argyll & Bute on Tiree, positions at Greenfaulds in North Lanarkshire, and roles in North Ayrshire, the Highlands, and Glasgow.
What positive staffing developments are noted for GME?
Positives include permanent posts in Highland, Bòrd tutors, UHI placements until August 31, and initiatives such as Cúrsa Drochaid, SpeakGaelic, and Skipinnish.
What is the new Teaching Bursary Scheme for GME?
The scheme offers £20k bursaries for primary and secondary GME posts, with particular impact noted for island communities.
Are there new support worker roles available in North Lanarkshire?
Yes, North Lanarkshire has advertised CLD Support Worker positions under references REQ05953 and REQ05952.
What Gaelic early years role is open in Dingwall?
Dingwall Primary is recruiting for a Gaelic Early Years Practitioner role.
What supply teaching opportunities exist through e-Sgoil?
e-Sgoil is seeking secondary teachers in any subject and primary Gaelic Medium teachers for supply posts.
Is there a fixed-term Gaelic teaching post in Edinburgh?
Yes, James Gillespie's High School in Edinburgh has a fixed-term Teacher of Gaelic position available.
What Gaelic supply roles are offered by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar?
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is advertising Gaelic supply teacher roles.
Vacancies persist (Argyll & Bute Tiree part-time Language Auxiliary, Argyll, North Lanarkshire Greenfaulds REQ06086, North Ayrshire, Highlands, Glasgow). Positives: Highland permanents, Bòrd tutors, UHI placements (dl Aug31), Cúrsa Drochaid, SpeakGaelic, Skipinnish. New: Teaching Bursary Scheme for GME primary/secondary posts (£20k islands impact); North Lanarkshire CLD Support Worker REQ05953 and REQ05952; Dingwall Primary Gaelic Early Years Practitioner role; e-Sgoil supply posts (secondary any subject/primary Gaelic); fixed-term Teacher of Gaelic at James Gillespie's High School Edinburgh; Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Gaelic supply teacher roles.