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Teacher of Economics (Maternity Cover, 0.5 FTE) January 2027
Job Reference schooltalent/TP/285/2854
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Fixed Term, Part Time, Term Time
Salary will be in the range of £38,000-£61,000pa (applied pro-rata) dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate
Location:
Edinburgh
Closing Date:
02/11/2026
Department:
Teaching
Region / Division:
Job Role:
Teaching
Package Description
The appointment will date from the start of the Spring Term in January 2027.
- Salary will be in the range of £38,000-£61,000pa (applied pro-rata) dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate
- All applicants must be either registered with GTC Scotland (GTCS) or eligible for GTCS registration. If you are unsure of your eligibility you should check the GTCS website: www.gtcs.org.uk before applying
- Other details and conditions of service will be discussed at interview.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Economics Department at Fettes College in January 2027 as a part‑time teacher providing maternity cover (minimum 0.5 FTE). Currently made up of four teachers, the Department is a friendly team who share a passion for Economics and to getting the very best out of every student.
The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who can inspire students of all abilities and demonstrate a real enthusiasm for Economics to students aged 13-18 who are studying GCSEs, A Levels and the IB Diploma.
Main Responsibilities
Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role.
The Ideal Candidate
The Ideal Candidate
Successful applicants for this part‑time role would be expected to have the following characteristics:
- Excellent academic pedigree with experience of teaching Economics at GCSE,
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and to adapt communication to meet individual student needs
- Ambition, diligence, and a commitment to developing professional skills
- Empathy, patience, and the ability to motivate students, helping them build confidence, resilience, and independent learning skills
- Confidence using technology effectively to enhance teaching, learning and student engagement
A Level and/or IB Diploma
Conditions of the Appointment
About the school/organisation
ABOUT FETTES
The school stands on a magnificent site of approximately 100 acres, within walking distance of Edinburgh’s city centre and is a leading HMC co‑educational independent boarding and day school, with a Prep school for students starting at age 7 and from September 2025 a Pre‑Prep was introduced. Known for its academic excellence, Fettes is unique in Scotland in following the English curriculum of GCSE examinations and the dual pathway of A Level and International Baccalaureate (IB). Fettes has a strong focus on pastoral care and all‑round education, providing their students with ‘A place to live. A place to learn. A place to grow’. Founded by Sir William Fettes in 1870, it was originally a boy’s school and started admitting girls in 1970. The main building was designed by one of Scotland's leading architects, David Bryce. We are a community of more than 1000 individuals, made up of just under 700 students and over 300 dedicated staff.
Aims
Fettes College aims to nurture the individual while fostering a happy, well‑ordered and caring community with strong family values at its core. To this end, we will do our utmost to ensure our students:
- Receive the highest possible quality of education within a boarding environment
- Feel safe, valued, have a sense of personal worth and are thoughtful and considerate of the needs of others, possessing a willingness to take on responsibility
- Develop their self‑confidence, integrity, emotional resilience, loyalty, good manners and humour, leadership skills and teamwork
- Value a sense of community and service, and develop a clear sense of right and wrong, equipping them for life beyond Fettes
- Are provided with equal opportunities regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnic origin race, or religion
- Are encouraged to stretch and challenge themselves in everything they undertake
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