Teacher of Additional Needs (Complex Needs) - Galashiels Academy - SBO10265


Company:	Scottish Borders Council
Salary:	£33,827.26 - £42,459.02
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Galashiels, TD1 3HU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Description

Grade: CS1-5

Salary: £33827.26 - £42459.02 per annum

Hours: 27.58

Contract Duration: Temporary Secondment Cover until 10/01/2027.

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

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Requirements

To teach pupils who have severe and complex learning needs within the Support Centre at Galashiels Academy. To deliver effective teaching and learning for pupils with ASN, profound, severe and complex learning needs.

Responsibilities

A degree or diploma in primary education or PGCE/PGDE along with evidence of continued personal professional development

General Teaching Council Scotland Full registration

The Individual

Informal enquiries may be made to Jane Chetty at Jane.Chetty@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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