Outdoor Education Instructor - Kelso High School - SBO10508

Scottish Borders Council; Kelso; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kelso High School, one of nine secondary schools in the Scottish Borders, serves learners aged 11 to 18. This post will be based at Kelso High School and within the Kelso Cluster of Primary Schools as pupils transition into secondary education.

The role requires the Lowland Leader Award, Outdoor First Aid, and TCL/Level 2 MTB Leader or equivalent. Hours are 29 per week during term time, with a salary of £22,851.01–£24,614.32.

Qualifications

• Lowland Leader Award
• Outdoor First Aid award
• TCL/Level 2 MTB Leader or equivalent

Skills

Outdoor leadership

First aid

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 6E

Hours: 29, term time only

Hourly Rate: £17,49 - £18,84

Salary: £22,851.01 - £24,614.32

Contract Duration: Temporary until 01/07/2027

Role Purpose

Kelso High School is one of nine secondary schools in the Scottish Borders, serving learners aged 11 to 18. In our 2026/27 academic year, the school has an enrolment of 550 learners. This post will also be based in our Kelso Cluster of Primary Schools who transition into the High School (Broomlands, Edenside, Ednam, Morebattle, Sprouston and Yetholm). 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.

Essential

Lowland Leader Award

Outdoor First Aid award

TCL/Level 2 MTB Leader or equivalent

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Kevin Brown by telephone on 01573 227440 or by email at [e-mail].

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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