Teacher of Design, Technology and Engineering

JOB OVERVIEW

George Watson’s College wishes to appoint a full time Teacher of Design, Technology and Engineering 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.

For further information and to apply, please visit: https://jobsearch.gwc.org.uk/

Closing date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 1 April 2025 

Interviews are likely to take place in the week beginning 21 April 2025 or week beginning 28 April 2025.

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION 

Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh 

Contract 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 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 maximise 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 the work of pupils as required by the School, ensuring that assessments are punctual, meaningful and informative 

●   contribute to the extra-curricular life 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 

●       act as a Form Tutor and/or S6 Tutor as required, carrying out the administrative, pastoral and advisory responsibilities of these roles 

●   contribute to enrichment provision of the Senior School by developing and implementing opportunities for pupils both in lesson time and at other times.

IDEAL CANDIDATE 

The person appointed will:

●      be a classroom teacher who is registered (or eligible for registration) with the General Teaching Council for Scotland 

●       be a dynamic and creative teacher 

●       have excellent teaching, administration, organisation and course planning skills 

●       experienced in teaching in a workshop and classroom 

●       strong ICT skills, including experience of working with CAD software 

●       be prepared to contribute to the department’s extra-curricular activities