# Teacher of Physical Education - Kelso High SchoolRef no:: SBO09512Published:: 24/10/2025Closes:: 05/11/2025Location:: Kelso High School, Angraflat Road, Kelso, TD5 7NLSalary:: £33,594 - £50,589 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Job DetailsGrade: CS0-5Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 per annumHours: 35Contract Duration: Temporary secondment cover until 16/08/2026 or the earlier return of the post holder.Please note interviews will be taking place week commencing 17th November.Please click the link below to watch our Inspire Learning video: https://www.apple.com/education/k12/success-stories/#scottish-bordersTeachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland.## Role PurposeKelso High School is one of nine secondary schools in the Scottish Borders, serving learners aged 11 to 18. In our 2025/26 academic year, the school has an enrolment of 555 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.PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 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• Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals• 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## Essential• A teaching qualification in Physical Education.• Full registration with The General Teaching Council for Scotland or Provisional Registration if Probationary period has not yet been completed.## Informal EnquiriesInformal enquiries may be made to Kara Cairns by telephone on 01573 227440 or by email at gw20millerkara@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.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement
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