Teacher of English - Galashiels Academy - SBO09431
| Posting date: | 29 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,594.00 to £50,589.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | Galashiels, TD1 3HU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Scottish Borders Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SBO09431 |
Summary
Job Details
Grade: CS0-5
Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 per annum
Hours: 35
Contract Duration: Temporary maternity cover until 19/04/2026 or the earlier return of the post holder.
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Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland.
Role Purpose
Galashiels Academy are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our English and Modern Languages Department. The successful candidate will strive to enable all young people to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors as part of the school team.
Essential
A teaching qualification in English.
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 Sophie Mitchell at sjmitchell1@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.