Nursery Key Worker, Gaelic Medium, Unqualified, Sgoil-àraich an Taobh Siar (4144)

Job Description

Through the medium of Gaelic, you will plan a curriculum which supports and guides children’s all-round learning and development, and plan and organise the play session taking into account the needs of every child.

You must have proven childcare experience working with young children and their families in an early years setting. The ability to speak and read Gaelic is essential.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot).

The salary quoted is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Requirements

• Proven childcare experience working with young children and their families in an early years setting
• Ability to speak and read Gaelic (essential)
• Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for regulated work with children

How to Apply

It is vital you read the job description and person specification. In your experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification. Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Apply via the myjobscotland website. Closing date: Monday 18 May 2026.

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