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Highland

195 schools · 163 primary · 29 secondary · 48 open teaching jobs

195
Schools
29,338
Pupils
2,253
Teachers (FTE)
48
Open jobs

Highland is one of Scotland's 33 local authorities (councils), responsible for 195 state schools — 163 primary, 29 secondary and 3 special, educating around 29,338 pupils with 2,253 full-time-equivalent teachers. In 2024-25, Highland spent around £7,947 per primary pupil and £9,761 per secondary pupil — above the Scotland averages of £7,606 and £9,338. In 2024-25, 93.5% of school leavers went on to a positive destination (below the Scotland average of 95.7%), and 31.4% left with five or more Highers (Scotland average 40.8%). Schools in Highland are inspected by Education Scotland on a six-point scale. There are currently 48 open teaching jobs across Highland. Browse every school by town, view pupil and staffing data, or compare schools side by side.

Education spending in Highland

Gross council expenditure per pupil/place, shown against the Scotland average (2024-25).

£7,947
per primary pupil
▲ 4%vs Scotland (£7,606)
£9,761
per secondary pupil
▲ 5%vs Scotland (£9,338)
£11,840
per pre-school place
▼ 2%vs Scotland (£12,055)

Source: Local Government Benchmarking Framework (Improvement Service), 2024-25, under the Open Government Licence. A higher figure is typical of rural and island councils, where smaller schools cost more per pupil to run — it does not by itself mean better-resourced classrooms.

School outcomes in Highland

How this council's schools compare to the Scotland average (2024-25). Higher is better.

93.5%
Positive destinations
▼ 2.2 ptsvs Scotland (95.7%)
63%
5+ at National 5
▼ 5.6 ptsvs Scotland (68.6%)
31.4%
5+ Highers
▼ 9.4 ptsvs Scotland (40.8%)
69%
Primary literacy
▼ 5.5 ptsvs Scotland (74.5%)
74.5%
Primary numeracy
▼ 5.8 ptsvs Scotland (80.3%)
90.1%
Attendance rate
▼ 0.9 ptsvs Scotland (91%)
69%
Parents satisfied
at Scotland avg

Source: Local Government Benchmarking Framework (Improvement Service), 2024-25, under the Open Government Licence. Outcomes are council-wide averages and reflect each school's intake and catchment, not just its teaching.

Open teaching jobs across Highland

Current vacancies at schools in this council. Applications are handled externally.

Showing 1–20 of 48

Teacher

Keiss Primary School · Wick

Early Years Practitioner (30hpw), Keiss Primary School, Wick
Part time£20,258 – £24,619 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Role

Charleston Academy · Inverness

Assistant Youth Worker (Casual), Charleston Academy, Inverness
£15 – £16 HOUR
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant

Drummond School · Inverness

Pupil Support Assistant 2 (18 hpw), Drummond School, Inverness
Part time£13,167 – £14,411 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant

Ben Wyvis Primary School · Conon Bridge

Out of School Care Auxiliary (17.5 hpw) (Fixed Term Until 01 July 2027), Ben Wyvis Primary School
Fixed termPart time£10,712 – £11,011 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant

Ben Wyvis Primary School · Conon Bridge

Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) (24hpw) (Fixed Term until 01 July 2027), Ben Wyvis Primary School, Conon Bridge
Fixed termPart time£15,208 – £15,629 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teacher

Ben Wyvis Primary School · Conon Bridge

Early Years Practitioner (27 hpw) (Fixed Term Until 1 July 2027), Ben Wyvis Primary School, Conon Bridge
Fixed termPart time£18,232 – £22,157 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teacher

Keiss Primary School · Wick

Early Years Practitioner (30hpw) (Fixed Term until 02 July 2027), Keiss Primary School, Wick
Fixed termPart time£20,258 – £24,619 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teacher

Wick High School · Wick

Teacher (Secondary), English, Wick High School, HGH20833
Full time£35,022 – £52,740 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teacher

Durness Primary School · Lairg

Early Years Practitioner (23.50 hpw) Durness Primary School, Lairg
Part time£15,869 – £19,285 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teacher

Golspie High School · Golspie

Teacher (Secondary), Mathematics, Golspie High School, HGH20828
Full time£35,022 – £52,740 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teacher

Farr Primary School · Caithness

Early Years Practitioner (28hpw) (Fixed term for 1 Year from 17 August 2026), Farr Primary School, Bettyhill
Fixed termPart time£18,907 – £22,977 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teacher

Farr High & Farr Primary School · Caithness

Teacher (Secondary), Physical Education, Farr High School, HGH20829
Full time£35,022 – £52,740 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant

North Kessock Primary School · North Kessock

Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) (18hpw) (Fixed Term until 01 July 2027), North Kessock Primary School
Fixed termPart time£11,018 – £11,325 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant

Hilton of Cadboll Primary School · Tain

Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) (30 hpw) (Fixed Term Until 1 July 2027), Hilton of Cadboll Primary School, Tain
Fixed termPart time£19,011 – £19,536 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teacher

Shieldaig Primary School · Strathcarron

Early Years Practitioner (34hpw), Shieldaig Primary School, Lochcarron
Part time£22,959 – £27,901 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant

Dingwall Academy · Dingwall

Community Language & Learning Support Worker (ESOL) (14 hpw), Dingwall Academy
Part time£10,687 – £11,698 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teacher

Invergordon Academy · Invergordon

Teacher (Secondary), Mathematics, Invergordon Academy, HGH20799
Full time£35,022 – £52,740 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Support Staff

Ullapool High School · Ullapool

School Technician (5.5 hpw), Ullapool High School
Part time£4,531 – £5,024 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Role

Ullapool High School · Ullapool

Houseparent (13hpw), Ullapool High School Residence
Part time£9,969 – £10,911 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teacher

Bun-sgoil GhÃidhlig Inbhir Nis · Inverness

Early Years Practitioner Gaelic (30 hpw) (Fixed Term until 01 July 2027), Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis, Inverness
Fixed termPart time£20,258 – £24,619 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
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Schools in Highland

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