Teacher of Art & Design - Galashiels Academy

Job Description

Grade: CS1-5 Salary: £35,022 - £52,740 per annum Hours: 35 Contract Duration: Temporary Career Break Cover until 15/08/2027 or earlier return of the post holder. Please click the link below to watch our Inspire Learning video: https://www.apple.com/education/k12/success-stories/#scottish-borders Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland. Please note interviews will be held during week commencing 29/06/26.

Requirements

Galashiels Academy are looking for a highly motivated Teacher of Art & Design to join our Expressive Arts 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

A teaching qualification in Art Full registration with The General Teaching Council for Scotland or Provisional Registration if Probationary period has not yet been completed.

The Individual

Informal enquiries may be made to Pamela Inglis at pinglis@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.