Teachers of English

Location:

George Watson’s College, Edinburgh

Contract Type:
Full time or Part time

Salary:
Commensurate with skills and experience

Benefits:
Competitive salary, reduced school fees for children of staff, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club)

George Watson’s College wishes to appoint full or part time teachers of English from August 2026. There is one permanent position and one fixed‑term contract position available. These vacancies represent an opportunity for outstanding practitioners to make a high‑profile contribution to the success of one of Scotland’s leading schools.

• Maintain the Standard for Full GTCS registration, undertake relevant CPD, be observed, and write up all activities in the GTCS Profile.
• Work effectively as a member of the department to facilitate outstanding teaching and learning and ensure pupils are properly prepared for examinations.
• Set high expectations for all pupils, deepen their knowledge and understanding, and maximize achievement.
• Prepare and provide activities that are appropriate to each year group and suitable for learners’ needs.
• Be confident in the ability to work and respond to the needs of pupils and inspire the next generation of adults.
• Develop new resources and course materials, as directed by and/or in collaboration with other staff in the department.
• Assess, record and report on pupils’ work as required by the School, ensuring that assessments are punctual, meaningful and informative.
• Contribute to the extra‑curricular programme of the School.
• Attend parent evenings and communicate with parents whenever necessary, contributing effectively and positively to the corporate life and welfare of the School.
• From time to time, act as a Form Tutor and/or S6 Tutor as required, carrying out the administrative, pastoral and advisory responsibilities of these roles.

• Be a trained and qualified graduate teacher of English eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
• Have successful experience of teaching English in secondary schools to Higher and/or Advanced Higher level, or be a probationary teacher.
• Be flexible and imaginative in developing new ideas and resources, as well as adapting to curriculum changes.
• Be prepared to contribute to the extra‑curricular programme of the department and/or to the wider school.
• Strengthen the existing strong team ethos in the department.