Scots Language Ootreach Co-ordinator: Scottish Book Trust

Scots Language Outreach Co‑ordinator:
Scottish Book Trust

Posted on: 5th January, 2026.
Closing date: 19th January, 2026

Apply by Monday 19 January for this part‑time, fixed‑term role based in Edinburgh.

Scottish Book Trust and Scots Hoose Yaldi (SHY) are working in partnership to improve Scots provision for children and young people in Scotland’s schools. The role, employed directly by Scottish Book Trust and based in the School Communities team, will work closely with the SHY team and individual schools or key stakeholders across Scotland to identify ways that schools can engage with and benefit from the SHY materials to promote Scots in schools.

The coordinator will also deliver professional learning opportunities to a range of audiences, in‑person and online via Teams, to improve Scots provision for children and young people in Scotland’s schools. Applicants should expect that the interview will be held in both English and Scots.

Applicants should note that the vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, so they are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.