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

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)

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

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

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