Teacher - Melrose Primary School - SBO10493

Scottish Borders Council; Melrose; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council invites applications for the post of Teacher at Melrose Primary School. The temporary maternity cover role requires you to teach assigned classes in line with local, national and school policies, under the direction of the headteacher.

Applicants must hold a B.Ed/PGCE/PGDE or a Diploma in Primary Teaching and be fully registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (or have assurance that registration will be forthcoming).

Qualifications

• A degree (B.Ed/PGCE/PGDE) or Diploma in Primary Teaching.
• Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (or assurance that full registration will be forthcoming).

Responsibilities

• To teach assigned classes and carry out related activities and developments following local, national and school policies and under the direction of the headteacher.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Education

B.Ed/PGCE/PGDE

Diploma in Primary Teaching

Full GTCS registration or assurance

Job description

Teacher - Melrose Primary School - SBO10493

Contract Duration: Temporary Maternity Cover until 24/01/2028 or the earlier return of the post holder.

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

Interviews will be held 12/11/2026

Role Purpose

To teach assigned classes and carry out related activities and developments following local, national and school policies and under the direction of the headteacher.

• A degree (B.Ed/PGCE/PGDE) or Diploma in Primary Teaching.
• Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (or an assurance that full registration will be forthcoming)

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Gilly Innes 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.

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 [e-mail].

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