Science Teacher (Permanent, Temporary)

Contract Duration: Temporary Maternity Leave cover until 02/01/2028 or earlier return of the postholder.
Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland.
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This post will start on 6th January 2027.
Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories:-
· Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction
· Developing the school curriculum
· Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils
· Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration
· Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education
· Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils
· Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development
· Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review
· Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school
A teaching qualification in Physics
· Full registration with The General Teaching Council for Scotland or Provisional Registration if Probationary period has not yet been completed.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. 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. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email employability@scotborders.gov.uk You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information