A worldwide campaign to recruit a headteacher for two schools in a remote part of the Highlands has been launched by parents.
Situated in Wester Ross, Badcaul Primary School has four pupils and Scoraig Primary, which sits on the other side of Little Loch Broom in an off-grid island-like peninsula, has six pupils.
The £49,716 post, which includes an extra £2,754 remote allowance, would involve overseeing both schools.
A Facebook campaign by Badcaul Primary School Parent Council has seen the job shared and advertised all over the world.
The previous headteacher left in February and Highland Council advertised the post in May. There were very few applications and now it is being re-advertised with a closing date of September 2.
Badcaul is a small village with one school, a church and a doctors surgery. The shop closed a couple of years ago. The nearest pub is the Dundonnell Hotel six miles away.
The nearest Tesco is a small store in Ullapool which is a 40-minute drive away and the closest village shop is in Laide, a 20-minute drive.
Scoraig is a peninsula five miles across Little Loch Broom from Badcaul. It is an off grid community with no electricity and spring fed water.
Tamsin Williamson, secretary for Badcaul Parent Council, said: “When the school pupils get together they go by boat. Or it’s a six mile walk in after a half hour to 40 minute drive.
“The previous head was in the post for two years and there has been no one long term for at least five years.
“It is a unique way of life which can be challenging but it is a really good community. Both schools and communities are very friendly.
“We are concerned there wont be enough applicants.
“There have been so many changes in both schools over the last five years, we would like some stability for the children.
“It would be nice to have someone overseeing the schools who wants to stay long term and have a change of lifestyle.
“It is a wonderful place to work and live. The applicant would have the chance to be part of two really small but friendly communities and be an important part of those communities.
“It is very different from living in more populated areas but the advantages are huge. There is spectacular scenery, amazing wildlife and beautiful places to go walking.”
