Pupil Support Teacher - ARB

Job Description

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Peripatetic Pupil Support Teacher to join our Inclusion and Equality team within the Oban and Lorn area. The base school will be in Oban, but you may be asked to work across the Oban and Lorn area to support children with a range of needs.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our communities. We are committed to offering a flexible, modern working approach with benefits to support you, including a competitive salary, pension, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth.

We care about our people and the world around us, and we aim to do the right thing with initiatives covering employee recognition, environmental policies, and more. Learn more about Argyll and Bute’s commitments in our policy texts including Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Hybrid and Flexible Working Policy, and related materials.

• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
• "Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of 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:

• Dan Semple, Principal Teacher Inclusion and Equality
• Email: daniel.semple3@
• Reference: ARB
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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.

Please also note that 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.