Moray Council has gained plaudits for breaking down “unfair” barriers for teachers moving to the region.
Ex-service personnel group, the Forces In Mind Trust, has published a new report, showing the areas which make it easiest for staff to transfer from the English system to Scotland.
Moray signed the Arms Forces Covenant in February 2012 to show a commitment between the military and civilian population.
The report now highlights the region as an area of “best practice” in the country.
It states: “Moray Council perceived that different legislation between the home nations has created disadvantage for the families of those coming to Moray from across the border.
“In partnership with the General Teaching Council of Scotland, the council introduced a pilot scheme to allow conditional registration for English teachers.
“This allowed them to work as teachers immediately whilst they gained the qualifications required of the Scottish system.”
Yesterday Moray Council’s armed forces champion, Chris Tuke, hailed the commitment made to help military families moving from England to Scotland.
A programme has also been started in schools in the region to teach parents about the differences in the two education systems.
Mr Tuke said: “I would like to emphasise that the spirit of the Military Covenant is to mitigate disadvantage due to service in the armed forces and not to give preference or advantage.”