Would you like to be part of the LJC team?

We are on a journey…

This is the perfect time to be a part of the Lochgilphead Joint Campus Team.  We are excited about our improvement journey and supporting one another through continuous professional development to be the best campus we can be. 

Lochgilphead from the air - video provided by Gordon Parker (rights reserved)

Lochgilphead serves many rural communities in Mid Argyll, from historic Inveraray in the East of the cluster, stunning Ardfern in the north and south toward the start of the Kintyre peninsula.  We have areas of outstanding natural beauty and significant historic and scientific interest. It is the perfect place for walkers, water sports enthusiasts, artists, musicians, mountain bikers and entrepreneurs to live and bring up families.  Many of us grew up in the area and are immensely proud, and others have decided to come here from all parts of the UK and beyond to take advantage of life in Mid Argyll.

The campus that serves the whole community comprises a nursery, primary, high school and learning centre so there are career opportunities for almost everybody interested in working with children and young people. We employ primary, secondary and special ed. teachers, childcare and education workers, additional support needs assistants, classroom assistants, clerical staff, technicians, catering staff and, through our facilities partner, Mitie, custodial staff.

Our values are Ambition, Collaboration, Resilience and Well-being and we always aim to keep these at the heart of all we do.

Current Vacancies

Depute Head Teacher

This post will commence on Tuesday 12th August 2025

This post is now live on the My Job Scotland Portal and will close on Friday 28th March.

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Lochgilphead Joint Campus is recruiting a Depute Head Teacher to lead school improvement in our High School Department alongside other members of the senior leadership team. The successful candidate will lead on specific aspects of school improvement (negotiable depending on skills and experiences) and will lead a team of faculty Principal Teachers to secure improvements in teaching and learning, well-being, equity and support to ensure ongoing improvements in attainment and positive outcomes for pupils from S1 to S6.

We are looking for somebody with a proven track record of school leadership that has led to improvements at a whole school level. A well-developed set of leadership and interpersonal skills will include the ability to plan and work strategically while ensuring effective operational practices are undertaken with a high degree of efficacy and quality.  Though focussed on leading in the high school, the successful candidate will be part of the joint campus leadership team and so this is a unique opportunity to contribute to school improvement and outcomes for pupils of all ages.

The successful applicant will have strong evidence of professional or academic learning in school leadership and will be a life-long learner committed to continuously using the Standard for Headship to reflect upon, and improve their professional values, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Lochgilphead Joint Campus is situated at the head of Loch Gilp on Loch Fyne. It commands an elevated position on the outskirts of the town of Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute’s administrative centre.  We serve several rural communities in the heart of Argyll which contain several areas of scientific and historical interest and scenery of international renown.

Our greatest assets are our enthusiastic and engaged young people and our skilled and dedicated staff team. 

This is a unique opportunity to join a wonderful community in one of the world’s most inspiring locations and a visit is highly recommended.  If you have any questions, or would like more information about the post please do not hesitate to contact the head teacher, James Helbert on 01546602598 or at james.helbert@argyll-bute.gov.uk 

Faculty Principal Teacher of Maths and Technical

This post is now live on the My Job Scotland Portal and will close on Friday 28th March.

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This post will commence on Monday 5th May 2025

Lochgilphead Joint Campus is looking for a Principal Teacher to lead a newly formed faculty of Mathematics and Technical Subjects.  The successful candidate will help support the faculty to grow and lead improvement and attainment in the areas of numeracy, mathematics and technical subjects (e.g. practical woodwork, graphic communication, Design and Technology etc.).

As a Faculty Principal Teacher, you will be part of the whole school leadership team. As well as directly leading teachers of mathematics and technical subjects, you will work alongside other faculty principal teachers, depute heads and the campus head teacher to drive forward our improvement plan.

As well as specialist knowledge in either maths or technical subjects, we are looking for somebody who is inspiring, passionate about their subject and has experience of leading improvement at a subject / department or whole school level.

The successful applicant will have strong evidence of professional or academic learning and will be a life-long learner committed to continuously using the Standard for Middle Leadership to reflect upon, and improve their professional values, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Lochgilphead Joint Campus is situated at the head of Loch Gilp on Loch Fyne. It commands an elevated position on the outskirts of the town of Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute’s administrative centre.  We serve several rural communities in the heart of Argyll which contain several areas of scientific and historical interest and scenery of international renown.

Our greatest assets are our enthusiastic and engaged young people and our skilled and dedicated staff team. 

This is a unique opportunity to join a wonderful community in one of the world’s most inspiring locations and a visit is highly recommended.  If you have any questions, or would like more information about the post please do not hesitate to contact the head teacher, James Helbert on 01546602598 or at james.helbert@argyll-bute.gov.uk 

Teacher of Physics

This post is now on the My Job Scotland Portal and will close on Friday 28th March.

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Lochgilphead Joint Campus is looking for a teacher of physics to join a dynamic faculty that prides itself on supporting young people to develop a broad understanding of science as well as specific knowledge, skills and understanding necessary for further study in the sciences.

The faculty has recently completed a redesign of its curriculum for S1-3 and has a strong track record of supporting young people into university courses in the sciences and beyond into industry.  We have very strong links with local industry and third sector organisations. 

The science and business faculty is a close knit team that supports each other in, and beyond school and we are keen to welcome visitors and prospective applicants.

The successful applicant will have strong evidence of professional or academic learning and will be a life-long learner committed to continuously using the Standard for Full Registration to reflect upon, and improve their professional values, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Lochgilphead Joint Campus is situated at the head of Loch Gilp on Loch Fyne. It commands an elevated position on the outskirts of the town of Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute’s administrative centre.  We serve several rural communities in the heart of Argyll which contain several areas of scientific and historical interest and scenery of international renown.

Our greatest assets are our enthusiastic and engaged young people and our skilled and dedicated staff team. 

This is a unique opportunity to join a wonderful community in one of the world’s most inspiring locations and a visit is highly recommended.  If you have any questions, or would like more information about the post please do not to contact the head teacher, James Helbert on 01546602598 or at james.helbert@argyll-bute.gov.uk