Job Description
Hamilton College is more than a school - it is a journey - a journey in education, in developing talents and gifts and in creating self-belief. Hamilton College is a non-denominational Christian independent school for children and young people from the ages of 2-18. The school encompasses Nursery, Junior, Middle and Upper levels generating a truly 'family' atmosphere for the individual as they journey through the school.
Hamilton College seeks to appoint a passionate, inspirational and aspirational leader to lead the pastoral team and a House to take up the position of Principal Teacher of Guidance from August 2025. If you are interested in finding out more this exciting opportunity, please visit our website to access a job pack.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers who are GTCS registered for secondary education, and it would be desirable for applicants to teach English, German or French.
Application Process
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The Headteacher is happy to have an informal telephone conversation with interested candidates.
From the Headteacher
"Hamilton College seeks to appoint an inspirational leader to take up the position of Principal Teacher of Guidance from August 2025. Responsible to the Depute Head Pastoral, this role encompasses learning and teaching learners from 2 - 18 across the curriculum and supporting learners from Transitus to S6. I will look forward to supporting the successful applicant in forming a clear vision for Pastoral Support Guidance at Hamilton College.
For the right candidate, this offers tremendous professional and personal growth with the intrinsic enjoyment of playing a key role in an outstanding school and community. I hope your interest will be strengthened by the details which follows and look forward with genuine excitement to the appointment process."
Richard A Charman, Headteacher
An offer of employment will be subject to receiving two satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a clean report from Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme.
Closing date for applications: 6 May 2025 at 12.00 noon.
Interviews will be conducted: Week beginning 12 May 2025 and will require a half day interview, tour, and a conversation with a small group of learners.
Start date: 14 August 2025.
Christian Schools (Scotland) Limited is a registered charity trading as Hamilton College – SC006206