Teacher of English; Maternity Cover
Job in
City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-09-05
Listing for:
The Independent Schools Council
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
High School, Language Teacher, Education Administration, English Teacher / ESL TEFL
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh
Contract Type: Full time, Maternity Cover
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 a full time teacher of English from December 2026 to cover a period of maternity leave. This vacancy represents an opportunity for outstanding practitioners 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 1 October 2026
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- 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 like 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
- 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 extracurricular programme of the department and/or to the wider school.
- will strengthen the existing strong team ethos in the department
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