Pastoral Support Assistant - Kelso High School

Job Details

Grade: 5A

Hours: 27.5

Hourly Rate: £13.6964 - £14.8264

Salary: £16,964.36 - 18,363.98 per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary until 16th August 2026

Interviews take place on the week commencing 16th June

Recruitment Profile

Kelso High School is one of nine secondary schools in the Scottish Borders, serving learners aged 11 to 18. In the 2024/25academic year, the school had an enrolment of 573 learners.

Our dedicated and highly skilled teaching and support staff bring a diverse range of experiences, fostering a collaborative environment where staff can learn from each other and enhance the overall quality of teaching and learning for our learners—a key focus of improvement at KHS. We believe that Career-Long Professional Learning is crucial to our school's success, and we are proud of our positive approach to this at all levels. As an Apple Distinguished School, Kelso High School provides every student with a 1:1 device, integrating technology into their learning experience.

Essential

4 Standard Grades or equivalent (General level 3 or above) including English and Maths. Experience of working with children or young people.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Allan Connell by telephone on 01573 227440 or by email at allan.connell@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.