Scottish Borders Council

Teacher - Melrose Primary School

Scottish Borders Council

Skilled Worker, A ratingTemporaryPosted 6 days ago

Job Description

Job Details


Grade: CS0-5

  • Salary: £23864.94 - £35938.98 per annum
  • Hours: 23.1
  • Contract Duration: Temporary Maternity Cover until 24/01/2028 or the earlier return of the post holder.
  • Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland.
  • Please click the link below to watch our Inspire Learning video: https://www.apple.com/education/k12/success-stories/#scottish-borders

Interviews will be held 12/11/2026

Role Purpose


To teach assigned classes and carry out related activities and developments following local, national and school policies and under the direction of the headteacher.

Essential


A degree (B.Ed/PGCE/PGDE) or Diploma in Primary Teaching.

Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (or an assurance that full registration will be forthcoming)

Informal Enquiries


Informal enquiries may be made to Gilly Innes at [email protected].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Employability Support –The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email [email protected].

You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment

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