Principal Teacher of Expressive Arts - Earlston High School - SBO09368

Scottish Borders Council; Earlston; On-site; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a skilled teacher to provide leadership in learning and teaching. The role is a temporary secondment until August 2026, requiring full registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland. Candidates will be responsible for teaching assigned classes and engaging in management activities within the school community. We encourage diverse applicants to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership of learning and teaching within the designated subject group.
• Responsible for teaching assigned classes and management activities.

Education

Full GTC registration

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Job description

Job Details

Grade: PR-TCH-PT6

Salary: £66,606 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Temporary Secondment Cover until 16/08/2026 or earlier return of post holder

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

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Please note if you are internal to SBC this is a Secondment Opportunity.

Role Purpose

To provide effective leadership of learning and teaching within the designated subject group. The post holder will be responsible for teaching assigned classes, as well as management activities within the school and across the learning community.

Qualifications

Full GTC registration

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Jill McDonald 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.