Teacher of Chemistry (Maternity Cover)

George Watson’s College wishes to appoint a Teacher of Chemistry to cover a period of maternity leave. This post is available from December 2024 and is likely to last until December 2025. The role would be suitable for an experienced teacher or a highly able newly qualified teacher. 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.

For further information and to apply, please visit: https://jobsearch.gwc.org.uk/

Closing date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 25 September 2024

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 11 October 2024

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh

Contract Type: Full time, Maternity Cover

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)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The person appointed will:

●       maintain the Standard for Full GTCS registration. They will be required to undertake relevant Professional Learning, 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 classroom activities that are appropriate to each year group and differentiated for learners’ needs;

●       be confident of their ability to work and respond to the needs of pupils and inspire the next generation of young chemists

●       develop new resources and course materials, as directed by and/or in collaboration with the Head of Chemistry;

●       assess, record and report on work of pupils as required by the School, ensuring that assessments are punctual, meaningful and informative;

●       attend parent evenings and communicate with parents whenever necessary and contribute effectively and positively to the corporate life and welfare of the School.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

It is expected that the person appointed will support the wellbeing of all pupils and will:

●       be a trained and qualified graduate teacher of Chemistry, 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

●       contribute to the well being of pupils including in the role of Form Tutor or Support Form Tutor

●       contribute to our diverse programme of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, known at Watson’s as ‘enrichment’