West Dunbartonshire Gaelic Development Officer (360G-BNG-2324_3001)

The role of West Dunbartonshire's Gaelic Development Officer has grown exponentially over the years in West Dunbartonshire.  Funding is vital to see the growth and continuation of Gaelic Learning opportunities from cradle to grave. The cost of living crisis impacts all but especially areas of high deprivation and funding is vital for our authority to continue to provide opportunities for all no matter their circumstance. Mhairi McCarte, WDC’s Gaelic Development Officer is the strategic lead for WDC and will continue to promote Gaelic usage by ensuring: •  Early Years Gaelic Learner Education Provision•  BGE Gaelic Learner Education Provision• Senior Phase Gaelic Learner Education Provision• Adult Learning Gaelic Learner Education Provision•  Accountable and responsible for reporting to Education Committee WDC Council• Accountable and responsible for reporting to WDC Council•  Accountable and responsible for funding applications and monitoring of projects•  Liaise Lead with new partnership opportunities• Accountable and responsible for Quality Assurance of Gaelic Learner Education in WDC•  Accountable and responsible for creation of and monitoring of WDC’s Gaelic Language Plan 2020-2025• Accountable and responsible for finance of projects• Attending GLAN , GLPS, West Partnership Network meetings and any other relevant Meetings