Supply Teacher of Mathematics Job Edinburgh area,City of Edinburgh Scotland UK,Education / Teaching

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Paid at the appropriate point on St George’s Main Grade Scale, dependent on experience.

Location:

Edinburgh

Department:

Teaching

Region / Division:

St George's School, Edinburgh

Job Role:

Teaching

The Role

SUPPLY TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS | Required August 2026

Paid at the appropriate point on St George’s Main Grade Scale, dependent on experience.

Supply Assignment:

Details of this instance of assignment, including projected working hours required, will be discussed at interview.

Key dates

Interviews will be arranged with candidates as and when suitable applications are received.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy upon receipt of sufficient, suitable applications, so timely applications are strongly encouraged.

Job Purpose

To teach and support the provision of mathematics from Remove (P7) to Upper 6 (S6).
To support learning and teaching in mathematics through effective delivery to the students in accordance with faculty guidelines, national and school policy.
To be responsible to the relevant Head of Faculty in contributing to the delivery of the designated curriculum.
To be a committed team player with a forward looking approach to provision in learning and teaching, that includes the enhancement of digital literacy.
To be responsible to the appropriate Year Head as a Form Tutor/Teacher with responsibility for the pastoral care of a group of pupils and for monitoring and recording their overall academic progress.

Accountable To

Head of Faculty of Mathematics

Key Responsibilities To the Students:

To foster a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere within the school, which will stimulate students to a high standard of interest; to ensure that students are positively encouraged to develop their potential to the full and that their individual needs are met.
To keep abreast of developments within the curriculum, integrating through course development or change when required.
To facilitate the ongoing development of learning and teaching provision with appropriate lesson preparation using resources and strategies suited to the age and ability of the students
To ensure that students’ work and performance are monitored, assessed and progressed in line with national and school requirements.
To offer students support and strategies to overcome specific learning difficulties and general additional support needs.
To encourage students to have confidence in themselves and to take responsibility for their own learning.
To ensure appropriate provision is made for students with access arrangements in examinations.
To ensure the safety of all students under supervision and to make students themselves aware of relevant safety issues.
To liaise with the Head of Faculty and other staff to provide a lively and stimulating environment in which learning can occur.
To liaise with other Mathematics teachers and the Head of Faculty to ensure the faculty’s contribution to the whole curriculum, its breadth, balance and progression.
To attend regular meetings for the communication of information, decision-making and task delegation in the Faculty.
To participate in the school’s system of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
To participate in the faculty’s contribution to the co-curricular activities programme and to take appropriate educational visits.

To the School:

To maintain regular contact with the Head of Faculty on all matters concerning students.
To work with colleagues in maintaining high standards of behaviour in all aspects of school life.
To keep abreast of and implement developments in school policies, including but not limited to health and safety, trips, curriculum, assessment and tracking.
To make use of the School Improvement Plan in preparation and…