e-Sgoil Secondary (any subject) & Primary (Gaelic only) Supply Teachers

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e-Sgoil, based in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, is a national online learning initiative geared to promoting greater equity and resilience. It is also a response to the rapid change in the way our young people live and learn.

e-Sgoil uses digital technology to enhance equity and opportunity by:

• Removing barriers to learning
• Promoting greater equity for all learners in terms of subject choice
• Adding value to what local schools are able to provide
• Ensuring resilience in specialist teaching supply
• Creating flexible job opportunities for staff, irrespective of their geographic location

All e-Sgoil teaching is live and interactive. Most classes are taught within Microsoft Teams, with teachers using other digital tools to engage and assess learners. Training and ongoing technical support is provided for all staff.

e-Sgoil teachers are part of a supply bank and the majority are on short-term contracts specific to individual school requirements. Teachers can be based anywhere and can teach to any location - although by and large we are focused on Scottish schools. We largely operate a needs-based service and online supply can be requested by schools on a period by period basis and as such the working pattern can differ from regular on-site supply. We are also supporting learners and schools as part of Scotland's National e-Learning Offer.

Should you wish to find out more about e-Sgoil, please see our website or our most recent Evidence of Impact Report.

We are currently recruiting supply teachers from across Scotland or indeed further afield (with the right to work in the United Kingdom). Applications are sought from all secondary subject teachers and Gaelic Medium (GM) primary teachers. We are not currently recruiting for non-GM Primary teachers. Full GTCS registration and confidence in using ICT is required.

If you are interested in working flexibly, we would like to hear from you. There is no minimum requirement with regard to the number of periods you may wish to teach.

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 listed in the person specification.

Closing Date: Monday 7 September 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

PRIOR TO APPLYING:

It is vital that you download and read all of the attached documents to this advert before completing an application form.

Guidance Notes for Applicants will explain our recruitment process and how to complete key information on your application so that you have the best chance of showcasing your skills and experience.

Job Description and Person Specification must be read in order to complete the ‘Experience’ part of the application.  You should refer to the person specification and detail where you meet each of the criteria and provide relevant examples of this in your application.

Download and save the job description, person specification and any additional documents from the vacancy job advert as you will be unable to access these once the vacancy has closed.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as Copilot and ChatGPT, may be used to support your application preparation, for example by generating ideas or checking spelling and grammar.  However, all application responses must be your own work and accurately reflect your knowledge, skills and abilities, experience, qualifications, and achievements.

Applications that appear to rely heavily on AI-generated content may not be progressed.  By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is authentic and based on your own experience.

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