Teacher of Mathematics

Job Description

Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh

Contract Type: Full time / Part time, Permanent / Temporary

Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience

Benefits: Competitive salary, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club), access to a wide range of employee benefits.

George Watson’s College wishes to appoint full-time or part-time teachers of Mathematics from December 2026. This could be on a permanent or temporary basis.

This vacancy represents the opportunity for an outstandingpractitioner to make a high profile contribution to the success of one of Scotland’s leading schools.

Closing date: 11:59pm on Thursday 17 September 2026

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 2 October 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 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.

The person appointed will:

• be a trained and qualified graduate teacher of Mathematics, eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland

• have significant and successful experience of teaching Mathematics in secondary schools

• be flexible and imaginative in developing new ideas and resources, as well as adapting to curriculum changes.