Teacher of Outdoor Education - Kelso High School - SBO10257


Company:	Scottish Borders Council
Salary:	£36,159 - £54,453
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kelso, TD5 7NL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Details

Grade: CS1-5

Salary: £36,159- £54,453 per annum FTE

Hours: 29

Contract Duration: Temporary until 15 August 2027

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

Role Purpose

Kelso High School is one of nine secondary schools in the Scottish Borders, serving learners aged 11 to 18. In our 2025/26 academic year, the school has an enrolment of 555 learners. Our dedicated and highly skilled teaching and support staff bring a diverse range of experiences, fostering a collaborative environment where staff can learn from each other and enhance the overall quality of teaching and learning for our learners—a key focus of improvement at KHS. We believe that Career-Long Professional Learning is crucial to our school's success, and we are proud of our positive approach to this at all levels. As an Apple Distinguished School, Kelso High School provides every student with a 1:1 device, integrating technology into their learning experience

Essential

A teaching qualification in Education. Full registration with The General Teaching Council for Scotland or Provisional Registration if Probationary period has not yet been completed.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Jill Lothian by telephone on 01573 227440 or by email at jlothian1@scotborders.gov.uk.

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.

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