Principal Teacher of Social Subjects & RME - Galashiels Academy - SBO09648
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £66,894.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 December 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Scottish Borders Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SBO09648 |
Summary
Job Description
Grade: PR-TCH-PT-5
Salary: £66,894 per annum
Hours: 35
Contract Duration: Permanent
Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland.
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Requirements
Galashiels Academy are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead our Social Subjects 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.Responsibilities
• Full GTC registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
The Individual
Informal enquiries may be made to Steven Raeburn at Steven.Raeburn@scotborders.gov.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.