George Watson's College - Junior School Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Junior School Teacher (Maternity Cover).

Detail

Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh

Contract Type: Full time

Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience

Benefits: Competitive salary, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club)

George Watson’s College wishes to appoint a Junior School, Primary 6 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) on a fixed term basis from mid November 2026 until June 2027. This vacancy represent an opportunity for outstanding practitioners to make a contribution to the success of one of Scotland’s leading schools.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please click the apply for this job button, please include a letter of application of not more than 800 words giving us more information about you and why you would like the role, addressed to Mr George Salmond, Head of Junior School. 

 Candidates called for an interview will be asked to teach a lesson as part of the selection process.

 If you require more information about the School, please visit our school website.

 Closing date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 16 September 2026

 Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 28 September 2026.

The person appointed will:

take responsibility for the progress of an assigned class of primary age pupils

organise the classroom and its resources to create a positive learning environment

be a positive role model at all times e.g. by demonstrating the School’s Values

be thoroughly conversant with relevant syllabuses and available teaching resources

plan, prepare and deliver lessons that cater for the needs of all the pupils in the class

motivate pupils with interesting, stimulating and imaginative lessons

prepare, assess work and give feedback to facilitate positive pupil development

assess, record and report on the work of the pupils as required by the School

foster and maintain good order and standards among pupils throughout the campus and to safeguard their health and safety

provide accurate and meaningful feedback to parents at parents’ evenings and other meetings

participate as necessary in the development of the school curriculum and to contribute constructively to the development of Junior School policies, methodology and priorities

participate in the School’s Professional Review and Development programme

maintain appropriate Career Long Professional Learning in line with the standards for full registration set by the General Teaching Council for Scotland

contribute, where appropriate, to the professional development of colleagues, including probationary and student teachers

participate in the administration and organisation of the School as deemed appropriate by the Head of the Junior School and Leadership Team

help to foster good working relationships with pupils and colleagues - teaching and support staff - in all aspects of School life

attend meetings and school functions as appropriate and to contribute positively and effectively to the corporate life and welfare of George Watson’s College

attend Open Morning and Assessment Days as appropriate

participate in the wider life of the School, contributing in at least one area to the School’s extra-curricular programme and be aware that this may include weekend sporting commitments

endeavour to play a part in the constant desire to keep George Watson’s College in the vanguard of modern education

be responsible for teaching classes across the Junior School from Preschool to Primary 7, using their skill, experience and best endeavours.

bide by the Code of Conduct for Staff at George Watson’s College 

The person appointed will:

Documents

• JS Teacher JD - Sept 2026 PDF Document