Teacher of Physical Education - Galashiels Academy - SBO10387


Company:	Scottish Borders Council
Salary:	£36,159 to £54,453 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Galashiels, TD1 3HU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Details

Grade: CS0-5

Salary: £36,159 - £54,453 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Temporary until 17 October 2027 or earlier return from 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

Please note interviews will take place on Tuesday 6th October.

Role Purpose

Galashiels Academy are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Health & Wellbeing Department. The successful candidate will strive to enable all young people to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors as part of the school team.

Essential

A teaching qualification in Physical 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 James Cameron-Lyle at jcameron-lyle1@glow.sch.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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