Junior School Teachers

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent and Maternity Cover roles available

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)

JOB INTRODUCTION

George Watson’s College wishes to appoint Junior School Teachers, some on permanent contracts and others on Maternity contracts for 1 year. These posts could suit an experienced or probationary teacher. The vacancies represent an opportunity for outstanding practitioners to make a contribution to the success of one of Scotland’s leading schools.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please include a letter of application of not more than 800 words giving us more information about you, stating whether you are interested in the permanent roles, maternity cover roles or both, 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 Tuesday 7 March 2023

 Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 March 2023

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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

 For full details of the main responsibilities, please refer to the job description

IDEAL CANDIDATE

 The person appointed will:

●      be a trained and qualified graduate teacher of Primary Education, registered or eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland

●         have experience of teaching in the Primary School

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

●         have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work with colleagues from different disciplines and across both Junior and Senior Schools as well as partners from the wider community