Stiùiridh an Cathraiche leasachadh na Gàidhlig air feadh Alba

2nd February 2015

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Tagraidhean air an Sireadh airson Cathraiche a' Bhùird
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Stiùiridh an Cathraiche leasachadh na Gàidhlig air feadh Alba.

Tha pròiseas trusaidh air tòiseachadh a' sireadh Cathraiche ùr airson am buidheann nàiseanta le uallach airson a’ Ghàidhlig a bhrosnachadh, Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

Tha aig daoine ri tagradh a chur a-steach ro Dhihaoine 27 Gearran airson obair a’ Bhùird a stiùireadh airson taic a chur ri leasachadh na Gàidhlig air feadh Alba, a’ gabhail a-steach solarachadh a’ Phlana Cànan Nàiseanta Gàidhlig.

Togaidh an ath Chathraiche air obair a’ Chathraiche mu dheireadh Iain Caimbeul, a tha air dreuchd a ghabhail na Cheannard.

Thuirt am Ministear airson Ionnsachadh, Saidheans agus Cànain na h-Alba, Dr Alasdair Allan:

"An tosgaire as àirde airson Bòrd na Gàidhlig, tha dreuchd sònraichte aig an Cathraiche ann a bhith stiùireadh na h-àireamhan de dhaoine a tha a’ labhairt, ag ionnsachadh agus a’ cleachdadh na Gàidhlig ann an Alba - gu h-àraidh na ginealaich de luchd-labhairt a tha ri thighinn.

"Tha Iain Caimbeul air dealas a shealltainn na dhreuchd mar Chathraiche, a tha a’ leantainn air na dhreuchd ùr mar Cheannard. Tha miann aig coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig a bhith a’ leasachadh agus a’ cumail taic ris a’ chànain agus tha mi cinnteach gum cùm am pròiseas trusaidh seo a’ Ghàidhlig air an t-slighe cheart."

Faodar pasgan fiosrachaidh do thagraichean fhaotainn bho www.appointed-for-scotland.org.

Tha buill Bhòrd na Gàidhlig air an taghadh agus cunntachail ri Ministearan na h-Alba.

Tha £12,648 mu choinneamh an tuarastail aig a’ cheart àm agus tha sin ga mheasadh gach bliadhna.

ENGLISH
Scottish Ministers are seeking applications for the post of Cathraiche (Chair) of Bòrd na Gàidhlig

Bòrd na Gàidhlig is an executive Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) whose board is appointed by, and accountable to, Scottish Ministers. Under the terms of the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 the Bòrd is to consist of no fewer than five, nor more than 11, ordinary members, and a Cathraiche . At present the Bòrd comprises of 7 ordinary members plus the chair. Due to retirement, the Ceannard (Chief Executive) John Angus Mackay, will be replaced by Iain Campbell on the 1st April 2015.

Ministers are seeking to appoint a new Cathraiche to the Bòrd.

This is a time of very positive developments for the Gaelic language, alongside some significant challenges. The 2011 census showed that the long-standing decline of numbers of people speaking Gaelic had largely stabilised, with an increase in numbers speaking, reading and writing the language between the ages of 3-19. We have also seen a very significant increase in the number of children entering Gaelic Medium Education. At the same time, setting the Gaelic language on a long-term course of increasing numbers remains of critical importance.It is also an important time for Bòrd na Gàidhlig as an organisation, as it prepares and then takes forward the development and implementation of the National Gaelic Language Plan 2017-2022.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig

Scottish Ministers have clear ambitions for Gaelic in Scotland, and there are equally high expectations from the Gaelic community.

The Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 established Bòrd na Gàidhlig as the national body responsible for promoting Gaelic language, culture and education in Scotland. Its statutory duties include the delivery of a National Plan for Gaelic and working with public bodies on the development of Gaelic Language Plans. Bòrd na Gàidhlig is based in Inverness. In the financial year 2013/14 it managed grant in aid worth £5.1 million. More information can be found on the Bòrd’s website at www.gaidhlig.org.uk.

The key responsibilities for the Cathraiche are as follows:

• As its most senior advocate, to represent BnG and its statutory role in delivering Scottish Ministers’ policy aims for Gaelic at a national, UK and international level.
• To be directly accountable to Scottish Ministers for the development and delivery of the Gaelic National Plan and delivering its outcomes.
• To lead the Bòrd, ensuring strong corporate governance and clear corporate direction for Bòrd na Gàidhlig and its staff
• To provide senior guidance and support to the Chief Executive and Bòrd na Gàidhlig Senior Management Team in delivering the outcomes required of Bòrd na Gàidhlig, within a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and value for public money.
• To actively promote Gaelic and continually strengthen working relationships with Gaelic organisations, the wider Gaelic community and a wide range of other organisations in working towards National Plan objectives.

The Cathraiche will be expected to spend on average four days per month (30 hours) on Bòrd business and to attend up to four Bòrd meetings annually; at least half of which will normally be held in Inverness. The Cathraiche may also be involved in other activities which require attendance at additional meetings and events, including representation of Bòrd interests in the UK and, potentially, overseas. Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.

The term of the successful candidate’s appointment will normally be a term of not less than 3 years from the date of appointment with the possibility of re-appointment for a second term, subject to satisfactory continuous performance assessment and fulfilling the skills, knowledge and personal qualities required at the time of re-appointment by Ministers. The appointment will take effect from 01 June 2015. Induction guidance and training will be provided.

The current annual remuneration is £12,648 per annum and is subject to annual review. This appointment is not pensionable but all directly related travel as well as subsistence costs and reasonable dependants’ childcare and carer costs incurred in carrying out the duties of appointment will be reimbursed.

The closing date for applications is 27th February 2015.

Application forms are available in Gaelic to download or on request.