Teacher of Biology/Science/Health Sector - Selkirk High School - SBO10434


Company:	Scottish Borders Council
Salary:	£36,159 to £54,453 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Selkirk, TD7 4EW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Details

Grade: CS0-5

Salary: £36,159 - £54,453 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Permanent

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 visit our website to watch our Apple Distinguished School video: https://selkirkhighschool.org.uk/digital-innovation/apple-distinguished-school/

Please note interviews will take place on Wednesday 28th October

Role Purpose

Join our nurturing and ambitious school community and help shape positive futures for our children and young people. We are looking for a passionate and motivated teacher who is committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences, fostering a love of learning, and empowering every learner to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will create an inclusive, nurturing and aspirational learning environment where children and young people are supported to grow as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and partners, you will play a key role in improving outcomes, promoting wellbeing and inclusion, and helping every learner develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need for future success.

Essential

• A teaching qualification in Biology/BGE Science

• 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 Miss N Douglas by telephone on 01750720246 or by email at nicola.douglas@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.

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 employability@scotborders.gov.uk 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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