Teacher of Chemistry
JOB OVERVIEW
George Watson’s College wishes to appoint a full-time Teacher of Chemistry on a permanent basis from August 2025. This vacancy represents the opportunity for an outstanding practitioner to make a high profile contribution to the success of one of Scotland’s leading schools.
For further information and to apply, please visit: https://jobsearch.gwc.org.uk/
Closing date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 19 March 2025
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 2 April 2025
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Location: George Watson’s College, EdinburghContract Type: Permanent, Full time
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 Professional Learning, 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 of young chemists
- develop new resources and course materials, as directed by and/or in collaboration with the Head of Chemistry
- 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 Chemistry, registered or eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council of Scotland
- be an academically rigorous, dynamic creative and flexible teacher in developing new ideas and resources, as well as adapting to curriculum changes
- be a team player with a drive for learning and teaching, who is keen to explore innovative and stimulating ways to use their passion and expertise to positively encourage the next generation
- strengthen the existing strong team ethos in the Department
- contribute to the well being of pupils including in the role of Form Tutor or Support Form Tutor
- contribute to our diverse programme of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, known at Watson’s as ‘enrichment’