George Watson's College - Teacher of Design, Technology and Engineering

Scotland
George Watson's College
Full-time

Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Teacher of Design, Technology and Engineering.

Detail

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)

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.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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 Gordon Boyd, Head of Senior School.

Any specific questions relating to the advertised posts can be put directly to Mr Richard Graham, Head of Department at r.graham@gwc.org.uk

Candidates called for 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 Tuesday 1 April 2025

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

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