Principal Teacher - Broughton and Newlands Primary Schools - SBO10397

Job Details

Grade: PR-TCH-PT2

Salary: £61818 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Permanent

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

Interviews will take place on 30 September 2026 at Broughton Primary School

Role Purpose

To provide effective leadership of learning and teaching in a primary and/or partner primary school. To ensure that successful learning outcomes are achieved for all pupils. The post holder will be responsible for teaching assigned classes, as well as management activities within the school and across the learning community.

Essential

· Full GTC registration

· A degree or diploma in primary education or PGCE/PGDE

· Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Carn Peaston at carn.peaston@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.