GME staffing pressures and classroom resources
Key Questions
What Gaelic Medium Education (GME) job vacancies are currently available?
Current vacancies include a New Highland Council Early Years Practitioner (Gaelic) role at 20 hours per week, fixed term until July 2026; a permanent Biology/Science Teacher at Inverness High School starting August 2026 (Gaelic speakers welcome); Salen Primary Gaelic Class Teacher (ARB17735, closes 10 April 2026); and others like Tiree (ARB17709, closed 05/12) and ERN06237 (closed 3 May). These positions highlight ongoing staffing pressures in GME.
What are the details of the Early Years Practitioner (Gaelic) position with Highland Council?
This is a 20 hours per week fixed-term role until 2 July 2026. Applications are listed on the Highland Council jobs page via MyJobScotland.
Tell me about the Biology/Science Teacher vacancy at Inverness High School.
This is a permanent secondary teacher position starting 17 August 2026. Gaelic speakers are welcome to apply online.
When does the application deadline close for the Gaelic Class Teacher at Salen Primary (ARB17735)?
The closing date is 10 April 2026. The position is with Argyll & Bute Council in Ardnastang.
What is An Cùrsa Drochaid?
An Cùrsa Drochaid is a fully-funded Gaelic immersion course at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, starting 29 June with a deadline of 30 April. Only a few spots remain available.
What government funding has been provided to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig?
£4 million in government funding supports the Fàs initiative for teacher training, a nursery, and a media hub at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
How widespread is Gaelic Medium Education (GME) in Scotland?
18 out of 32 councils offer GME, with 759 pupils in island schools. Ongoing needs for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and bursaries persist amid historical revival efforts.
What resources are available for GME classroom support?
Twinkl Alba provides Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) mitigations to address classroom resource pressures in GME.
New Highland Council Early Years Practitioner (Gaelic) 20hpw fixed to Jul 2026; Inverness High School Biology/Science permanent Aug '26 (Gaelic welcome); other vacancies (Salen Primary ARB17735 closes 10 Apr 2026, Tiree ARB17709 closed 05/12, ERN06237 closed 3 May, etc.); 18/32 councils GME; islands 759 pupils. Twinkl Alba CfE mitigations. £4m gov funding Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Fàs for teacher training/nursery/media hub; new An Cùrsa Drochaid fully-funded immersion (starts Jun 29, deadline Apr 30, few spots); ongoing ITE/bursary needs amid historical revival.