Teacher of Biology - Earlston High School - SBO09635

Posting date:	24 November 2025
Salary:	£41,916.00 to £52,614.00 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 December 2025
Location:	UK
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Scottish Borders Council
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	SBO09635

Summary

Job Details

Grade: CS1-5

Salary: £41,916 - £52,614 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Temporary secondment cover until 16/08/2026 or 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

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 Biology

• 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 Neil Westgarth at gw09westgarthneil@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.

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.