Teacher of Mathematics
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Education / Teaching
High School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration
Location:
George Watson’s College, Edinburgh
Contract Type:
Full time / Part time, Permanent / Temporary
Salary:
Commensurate with skills and experience
Benefits:
Competitive salary, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club), access to a wide range of employee benefits.
George Watson’s College wishes to appoint full-time or part-time teachers of Mathematics from December 2026. This could be on a permanent or temporary basis.
This vacancy represents the opportunity for an outstanding practitioner to make a high profile contribution to the success of one of Scotland’s leading schools.
Closing date: 11:59pm on Thursday 17 September 2026
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 2 October 2026.
The person appointed will:
- maintain the Standard for Full GTCS registration. They will be required to 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, to deepen their knowledge and understanding to maximize achievement
- prepare and provide activities that are appropriate to each year group and suitable for learners’ needs
- be confident of their 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 the other staff in the department
- assess, record and report on work of pupils as required by the School, ensuring that assessments are punctual, meaningful and informative
- contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School
- attend parent evenings and communicate with parents whenever necessary and contribute effectively and positively to the corporate life and welfare of the School
- act as a Form Tutor and/or S6 Tutor as required, carrying out the administrative, pastoral and advisory responsibilities of these roles.
The person appointed will:
- be a trained and qualified graduate teacher of Mathematics, eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland
- have significant and successful experience of teaching Mathematics in secondary schools
- be flexible and imaginative in developing new ideas and resources, as well as adapting to curriculum changes.
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