Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

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, permanent teacher of Modern Studies to start in August 2026. 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  

To apply, 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 Mrs Louise Clarke, Head of Senior School

Any specific questions relating to the advertised post can be put directly to Mr Colin Miller, Head of Department by emailing c.miller@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 Wednesday 10 June 2026

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 18 and/or Friday 19 June 2026.

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 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 work of pupils as required by the School, ensuring that assessments are punctual, meaningful and informative
• contribute to the extra-curricular like 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.

The person appointed will:

• be a trained and qualified graduate teacher of Modern Studies, registered or eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council of Scotland;
• be an academically rigorous, dynamic creative and flexible teacher in developing new ideas and resources, as well as adapting to curriculum changes; 
• be a team player with a drive for learning and teaching, who is keen to explore innovative and stimulating ways to use their passion and expertise to positively encourage the next generation;
• strengthen the existing strong team ethos in the department.

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• Teacher of Modern Studies JD - June 2026 PDF Document