JOB OVERVIEW
George Watson’s College wishes to appoint a full time Teacher of Economics and Business Studies to cover a period of Maternity leave. This role is available from August 2025. The vacancy represents an opportunity for an outstanding practitioner to make a high profile contribution to the success of one of Scotland’s leading schools. The post would be suitable for a probationary teacher.
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Closing date: 11:59pm on Monday 21 April 2025
Interviews are schedule to be on Thursday 1 May 2025
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh
Contract Type: Full time, Maternity Cover
Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience
Benefits: Competitive salary, reduced school fees at George Watson’s College for children of staff, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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 classroom activities that are appropriate to each year group and differentiated for learners’ needs;
● be confident of their ability to work and respond to the needs of pupils and inspire the next generation;
● develop new resources and course materials, as directed by and/or in collaboration with the Head of Department;
● assess, record and report on work of pupils as required by the School, ensuring that assessments are punctual, meaningful and informative;
● attend parent evenings and communicate with parents whenever necessary and contribute effectively and positively to the corporate life and welfare of the School.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The person appointed will:
● be a trained and qualified graduate teacher of Business Education (ie Economics, Business Management, Accounting and Administration), eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland
● have successful experience of teaching Business Education subjects 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