Teacher of English; Maternity Cover

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.

Candidates called for an interview will be asked to teach a lesson as part of the selection process.

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