Job Description

Grade: CS1-5

Salary: £14,068.86 - £17,659.26 per annum

Hours: 11.9

Contract Duration: Temporary maternity cover until 16/08/2026

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Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland.

Please note interviews will be held on Tuesday 13th January 2026. Start date is Monday 23rd February 2026.

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

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 may be made to Caroline Hardie at

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. xbpsjku All appointments will be made on merit.