Teacher of Additional Needs - Earlston High School - SBO10487


Company:	Scottish Borders Council
Salary:	£36,159 to £54,453 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Earlston, TD4 6JP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Job Details

Grade: CS0-5

Salary: £36,159 - £54,453 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Temporary Secondment cover until 18/04/2027 or earlier return of the postholder.

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

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Requirements

To enable all young people to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors as part of the school team.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories:-

· Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction

· Developing the school curriculum

· Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils

· Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration

· Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education

· Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils

· Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals

· Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development

· Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review

· Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school

Essential

· Teaching degree or a Postgraduate Certificate 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 Susan Lawrence at SLawrence@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.

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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