Highland
195 schools · 163 primary · 29 secondary · 48 open teaching 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).
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.
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
Keiss Primary School · Wick
Early Years Practitioner (30hpw), Keiss Primary School, WickCharleston Academy · Inverness
Assistant Youth Worker (Casual), Charleston Academy, InvernessDrummond School · Inverness
Pupil Support Assistant 2 (18 hpw), Drummond School, InvernessBen Wyvis Primary School · Conon Bridge
Out of School Care Auxiliary (17.5 hpw) (Fixed Term Until 01 July 2027), Ben Wyvis Primary SchoolBen Wyvis Primary School · Conon Bridge
Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) (24hpw) (Fixed Term until 01 July 2027), Ben Wyvis Primary School, Conon BridgeBen Wyvis Primary School · Conon Bridge
Early Years Practitioner (27 hpw) (Fixed Term Until 1 July 2027), Ben Wyvis Primary School, Conon BridgeKeiss Primary School · Wick
Early Years Practitioner (30hpw) (Fixed Term until 02 July 2027), Keiss Primary School, WickWick High School · Wick
Teacher (Secondary), English, Wick High School, HGH20833Durness Primary School · Lairg
Early Years Practitioner (23.50 hpw) Durness Primary School, LairgGolspie High School · Golspie
Teacher (Secondary), Mathematics, Golspie High School, HGH20828Farr Primary School · Caithness
Early Years Practitioner (28hpw) (Fixed term for 1 Year from 17 August 2026), Farr Primary School, BettyhillFarr High & Farr Primary School · Caithness
Teacher (Secondary), Physical Education, Farr High School, HGH20829North Kessock Primary School · North Kessock
Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) (18hpw) (Fixed Term until 01 July 2027), North Kessock Primary SchoolHilton of Cadboll Primary School · Tain
Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) (30 hpw) (Fixed Term Until 1 July 2027), Hilton of Cadboll Primary School, TainShieldaig Primary School · Strathcarron
Early Years Practitioner (34hpw), Shieldaig Primary School, LochcarronDingwall Academy · Dingwall
Community Language & Learning Support Worker (ESOL) (14 hpw), Dingwall AcademyInvergordon Academy · Invergordon
Teacher (Secondary), Mathematics, Invergordon Academy, HGH20799Ullapool High School · Ullapool
School Technician (5.5 hpw), Ullapool High SchoolUllapool High School · Ullapool
Houseparent (13hpw), Ullapool High School ResidenceBun-sgoil GhÃidhlig Inbhir Nis · Inverness
Early Years Practitioner Gaelic (30 hpw) (Fixed Term until 01 July 2027), Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis, InvernessSchools in Highland
Lochardil Primary School
Inverness, Highland· IV2 4LB
Ben Wyvis Primary School
Conon Bridge, Highland· IV7 8BE
Charleston Academy
Kinmylies, Highland· IV3 8ET
Aldourie Primary School
By Inverness, Highland· IV2 6DP
Bun-sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis
Highland, Highland· IV2 6BA
Culloden Academy
Culloden, Highland· IV2 7JZ
Farr High School
By Thurso, Highland· KW14 7SS
Holm Primary School
Inverness, Highland· IV2 4YL
Keiss Primary School
Wick, Highland· KW1 4XB