Overview
Service: Education
Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2025
Job: Teacher of Modern Languages (French and German), Hermitage Academy
Argyll 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 diverse communities. Our purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, work and do business. We are committed to making the council a place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.
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 benefits 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 on 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 Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy
Argyll and Bute Council recognises the benefits of a positive work-life balance. We take a flexible-first approach to requests to change how we work, balancing such requests with the need to ensure the quality of services. Each request will be considered with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.
Applicants should note that
* This post is not suitable for job sharing.
* This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
* The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
* Salary note: Pay arrangements for those starting after the first day of the school session; in accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), teachers who commence employment after the first day of the school session will have their salary recalculated for the remainder of the school year. 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 if applicable.
How to apply: To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
Clarifications: If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description, you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:
* Gordon Urquhart, Principal Teacher
* Telephone: 01436 672145
* Email: enquirieshermitageacademy@argyll-bute.gov.uk
* Reference: ARB16886
Note: Please also note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager; applications must be made by clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
CV policy: We do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. For more on our commitment, please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.
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