Supply Gaelic Conversation Group Leader, Various Locations within Perth & Kinross

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it’s about being part of something meaningful. It’s about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Gaelic Conversation Group Leader (PKC13258)
£14.83 per hour
Various Locations within Perth & Kinross

We are looking for fluent Scottish Gaelic speakers who are enthusiastic about helping groups of adult learners to use their spoken Gaelic together in an informal conversational setting during 90 minute group sessions on a supply basis. Sessions will take place during school term time, and may be ad hoc or semi-regular, but currently no more than 4 x 90 minute sessions per month are planned.

‘Using Gaelic’ is one of the 3 pillars of the Perth & Kinross Council Gaelic language plan, so it is hugely important to us to provide the support and opportunity for Gaelic learners to do exactly that.

As well as a passion for Gaelic language and culture, the successful candidates will have plenty of creative ideas to inspire and encourage intermediate adult learners in speaking Gaelic and to support them in developing their vocabulary and fluency as well as finding different ways to express themselves using the Gaelic they already have. This is not a teaching post, and post holders will be free to develop their own ideas and resources to encourage conversation within the groups and will be asked to describe some of their ideas at interview.

This post is peripatetic, with conversation groups potentially being held in various community settings within Perth & Kinross according to need. Travelling expenses will be reimbursed as will a period of 30 minutes preparation time prior to each group.

Requirements

Although no formal Gaelic qualification is required, you will be asked to demonstrate your fluency in spoken Gaelic at the interview.

Successful candidates must have:

• Fluency in spoken Scottish Gaelic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and communicate effectively with others in Gaelic and English.
• A commitment to working towards the concept of inclusion.
• A flexible approach and the ability to work at various times and locations.
• Either a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle or easy access to public transport as this post may require you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

The Individual

The successful candidates will work directly with groups of intermediate adult Gaelic learners who will be at different stages in their learning journeys. You will need to accommodate these differences and manage to support everyone in the group to use what Gaelic they have in a meaningful way.

The successful candidates will have a genuine interest and commitment to promoting the use of Scottish Gaelic in Perth and Kinross.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Fiona Waddell, Gaelic Development Officer at FWaddell@pkc.gov.uk

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External candidates are required to provide 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.