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Argyll and Bute has very diverse and stunning landscape. The population of over 90,000 is spread over the second largest council area in Scotland and encompasses bustling urban centres, sleepy rural villages and remote islands.

We provide high standards of educational and recreational experiences and these experiences are as diverse as the area’s landscape. Argyll and Bute Council is committed to maintaining the highest standard of education for our children.

We have 80 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 3 learning centres and we are looking for enthusiastic and committed teachers to work across all sectors in a variety of settings.

We can offer newly qualified staff:

• A high quality induction programme dedicated to your needs
• A Quality Improvement Officer to support you
• A mentor to assist with your professional development
• A high quality programme of Continuing Professional Development
• A specific support programme in secondary schools via your Principal Teacher
• Specific curriculum support from your Senior Management Team in primary schools
• An introductory pack containing information about Argyll and Bute

Argyll & Bute Council endorses the principles of “A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century” and has established a set of procedures to ensure effective implementation. Probationers will benefit from the agreed changes proposed by this agreement as their conditions will optimise opportunities that should enable them to deliver a world class education service fitting our children well for the 21st century.

To find out more and apply, contact the Principal Administrative Officer (Personnel),
Community Services: Education, Argyll & Bute Council
tel: 01369 708507 or e-mail maureen.new@argyll-bute.gov.uk

GENERAL TEACHING COUNCIL OF SCOTLAND

In public sector schools in Scotland teaching staff are required to be currently registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCs) before they can take up a teaching post. The GTCs is a statutory body and its principal role is the maintenance and enhancement of professional standards in the teaching profession in Scotland. The fee for initial registration is £40.

Further details can be found online at www.gtcs.org.uk or by contacting GTCs at  Clerwood  House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh EH12 6UT Telephone 0131 314 6000.

All applicants must be registered with, or in the process of registering with General Teaching Council for Scotland. Prior to confirming appointment we will undertake an enhanced criminal records check through Disclosure Scotland

TEACHERS SUPPLY REGISTER

Applications are invited from teachers interested in being placed on our supply register to cover short and long term placements in the primary and secondary sector.

All applicants require to be registered with or in the process of registering with the General Teaching Council for Scotland

Further details and application forms are available from Education Personnel, Argyll House, Alexandra Parade, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 8AJ (Tel 01369 70 8546/8581/8576/8518) or e-mail
maureen.new@argyll-bute.gov.uk