Primary School Teacher (Temporary) – Catholic Education

Company: Argyll & Bute Council
Apply for the Primary School Teacher (Temporary) – Catholic Education
Location: Helensburgh
Job Description:

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026

Teacher, St Joseph’s Primary School

St Joseph’s Primary are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic teacher to join their team next session. We welcome candidates with a passion for professional reading, learning and teaching.

All potential candidates must seek Catholic teaching approval prior to applying to this post.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23 June

This post is temporary until 31 March 2027.

Applicants should note that:

  • This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (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.
  • This post requires Roman Catholic Church approval.
  • This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee’s Third Tier Manager. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment, please refer to the secondment guidance.
  • 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 with Argyll and Bute Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year) recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay. In these circumstances, 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 to the successful candidate should this be applicable.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

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:

  • Jenna McGlinchey, Head Teacher
  • Telephone: 01436 671748
  • Email: Jenna.Mcglinchey@argyll-bute.gov.uk
  • Reference: ARB18065 / 035253

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

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 that 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. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy

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Posted: June 4th, 2026