Teacher of Economics and Business Studies (Maternity Cover)

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.

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

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