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To contact the College HR Department, please email: PeopleServices@borderscollege.ac.uk
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Latest vacancies
Location
Scottish Borders Campus
Salary
£35,081.47 per annum
Details
TUTOR/ASSESSOR - SOCIAL SERVICES HEALTHCARE
- Full Time (Fixed Term until 31st May 2027)
- 35 Hours per week
Are you qualified, enthusiastic and experienced in your chosen field?
Borders College is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Tutor/Assessor to join our team, delivering and supporting SVQs in Social Services and Health Care. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual who is committed to further education and is looking to contribute to a progressive and innovative organisation.
Applicants should hold a qualification in Health and Social Care at SCQF Level 7 or equivalent, such as an SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, a degree in Social Work or a related discipline, or a nursing qualification with relevant experience in the social care sector. An Assessor Award is desirable, although not essential as training may be provided. Experience of assessing up to SCQF Level 10 would also be advantageous.
We are looking for an individual with a genuine passion for further education who is motivated to support learners in achieving their goals and eager to embrace new challenges within a dynamic learning environment. In return, we offer a supportive and forward-thinking workplace, agile working arrangements including flexible hours, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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 Thursday 7th May 2026
Downloads
Job Description - Tutor-Assessor - Social Services Healthcare - April 2026.pdf
DownloadApplication Form 2023.docx
DownloadClosing date
Thu 7 May, 2026
Location
Scottish Borders Campus
Salary
£41,833.00 - £50,359.00 per annum, pro rata
Details
- This post is 0.6 FTE, 21 hours per week. Job sharing will be considered for this post.
Our Computing curriculum at Borders College covers a broad range of specialist areas - including software development, networking, cyber security, and games design and development - so a strong interest in these subjects is essential.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and learner‑focused individual to support the delivery of Computing units within our department. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high‑quality learning, teaching, and assessment that enables learners to develop the skills, confidence, and professionalism needed to progress into the local tech workforce or continue their studies at a higher level. We are seeking someone with Industry‑relevant knowledge and practical skills that can help learners understand current practices and expectations within the tech sector.
You should be currently qualified to at least SCQF Level 8 in a Computing-related subject.
If you are passionate about supporting the next generation of computing professionals and contributing to a dynamic and forward‑thinking department, whilst demonstrating the colleges' values and behaviours, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Application forms are available below and will only be accepted by email, if this is an issue please make contact by emailing PeopleServices@borderscollege.ac.uk or telephone 01896 662501
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5th May 2026
Downloads
Application Form 2023.docx
DownloadJob Description - Lecturer - Computing - April 2026.pdf
DownloadClosing date
Tue 5 May, 2026
Location
Scottish Borders Campus
Salary
£89,900
Details
Borders College is the largest provider of education in the Scottish Borders with a strong record of learner success. The College is engaged in a large number of partnerships in the Borders and across the South of Scotland. We play a leading role in learning and skills development working with a range of stakeholders to drive forward social and economic development.
We are seeking to appoint to the role of Vice Principal - Finance and Corporate Services. The successful individual will lead a range of functions, primarily financial planning and estates strategy, and also including digital and data, our marketing team, legal compliance and programme and project support.
You will be a qualified accountant with significant experience of financial management in a complex organisation. While not essential, experience and knowledge of further education would be an advantage. You should be someone who can work with our Board, and our Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, to successfully realise our values – respectful, responsible and people-centred.
We welcome applications from agencies
Previous applicants need not apply
To arrange an informal discussion or to note your interest please contact peopleservices@borderscollege.ac.uk
To apply, please visit the College web site https://www.borderscollege.ac.uk/jobs
where the Job Description and Person Specification are available along with the application form.
Applications will only be accepted by email, if this is an issue please contact peopleservices@borderscollege.ac.uk
Closing date for applications is Thursday 30th April 2026
Downloads
Application Form 2023.docx
DownloadJob Description - Vice Principal - Finance and Corporate Services - April 2026.pdf
DownloadClosing date
Thu 30 April, 2026
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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.
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Supported Employment at Borders College
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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.