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To contact the College HR Department, please email: hr@borderscollege.ac.uk
We do not accept CVs; only applications completed on the Borders College application form will be considered.
Latest vacancies
Location
Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels
Salary
£33,651.29 per annum
Details
- Full Time (Fixed Term until 5th January 2027)
- 35 Hours per week
Are you qualified, enthusiastic and experienced in your chosen field?
We have an amazing opportunity at Borders College for a Tutor/Assessor to promote and deliver SVQs in Social Services and Health Care
Qualified to SCQF Level 7 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (this may be an SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care/Degree in Social Work or similar/Nursing Qualification plus experience in social care sector)
You should have a passion for further education, looking for a new challenge and keen to work for a progressive and innovative organisation? If this sounds like you why not contact us to find out more? We support Agile working which includes flexible hours and working arrangements. Assessor Award desirable but not essential.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered
Application forms are available below and will only be accepted by email, if this is an issue please make contact by emailing hr@borderscollege.ac.uk or telephone 01896 662501
Closing date for all applications is Friday 12th December 2025
Downloads
Job Description - Tutor-Assessor Social Services Healthcare - November 2025.pdf
DownloadApplication Form 2023.docx
DownloadClosing date
Fri 12 December, 2025
Location
Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels
Salary
£25,678.00 per annum, pro rata
Details
- Part Time, Term Time
- (Fixed Term 26 January - 19 June 2026)
- 15 Hours per week
- Wednesday + Thursday (9.00 am -12.00 noon + 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm)
- Friday (9.00 am -12.00 noon)
As we have been successful in securing external funding, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to assist Lecturers working with groups of students.
We welcome applications from candidates who are enthusiastic and physically active to support individuals on our ‘Find Your Vibe’ college course. ‘Find Your Vibe’ is a course to assist young people, aged 16-20, who are unsure of what direction of learning or employment they would like to take. Borders College is a course based on opportunity, choice and experience where students are provided with a sample of several vocational areas they may not have previously considered. Confidence and motivation will be raised through the development of teamwork and coping strategies to take steps to further study or employment.
Application forms are available below and will only be accepted by email, if this is an issue, please make contact by emailing hr@borderscollege.ac.uk or telephone 01896 662501
Closing date for all applications is Monday 1st December 2025
Downloads
Job Description - Classroom Assistant - November 2025.pdf
DownloadApplication Form 2023.docx
DownloadClosing date
Mon 1 December, 2025
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Please email your completed application forms to hr@borderscollege.ac.uk
if you have a disability, you will be supported through your application and interview process. By indicating on your application that you have a disability, our team will contact you to find out what adjustments we can make to the process to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to undertake the role.
Any reasonable adjustment required will be provided for you to support you in this process.
At Borders College, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to being a fair and inclusive employer. We also understand that diverse workforces lead to greater creativity and innovation. We would therefore encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our current workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQ+ people.
Application Form
if you need the application form and/ or job description in a different format e.g. language, printed version etc. or if you would like the information emailed to you then please contact hr@borderscollege.ac.uk or call 01896 662501
Supported Employment at Borders College
The Scottish Union of Supported Employment (SUSE) is the national representative body for supported employment providers and anyone interested in ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions, across our country, have the opportunity of a working life.
Have a look at how we support Ryan, one of our Business Skills Advisors, by watching the video below.
This video was produced in partnership with the Scottish Union of Supported Employment.
Job Application Form - Word
If you have any issues downloading the application form, we suggest trying an alternative browser. If you continue to have problems downloading the form please email hr@borderscollege.ac.uk to request a copy.
Workforce Strategy
The Workforce Strategy links directly to our Strategic Plan and seeks to create a highly talented, diverse and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged through working in a developmental, collaborative, forward thinking and dynamic working environment.
Equality Matters
Find out about how we take Equality, Diversity and Inclusion very seriously at Borders College.
Staff Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct sets out the professional standards expected of staff in Borders College.
Vision 2030
Vision 2030 will build on our current success. We know our College changes lives. We know that we are a critical part of the learning and skills infrastructure of the Scottish Borders. But we also believe we can and must do more. Ours is a journey from very good to excellent. Vision 2030 is inspired by the heritage of our Scottish Borders and is combined with an ambition to drive a successful future for learners and businesses across the region, but also recognises our impacts must extend far beyond the region.