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Teacher of Geography 0.5 FTE - St Margaret's School for Girls
Job Reference schooltalent/TP/178/2902
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Part Time Permanent
Working Hours:
0.5 FTE
Location:
Closing Date:
16/11/2026
Department:
Teaching
Region / Division:
St Margaret's School for Girls
Job Role:
Teaching
Package Description
Remuneration and benefits
At St Margaret’s teachers benefit from a close knit school community and a calm and purposeful learning environment where children and young people are ambitious and keen to progress. St Margaret’s operates its own salary scale and the successful candidate will be remunerated at the appropriate point. Subject to satisfying eligibility criteria, the successful applicant will be automatically enrolled into the STPS with the right to opt out; the candidate will have the alternative option of joining the school's DC arrangement. Further information can be obtained from the Head of Finance. Daughters of staff who attend the school will be eligible for a 30% remission on school fees after one year’s service. St Margaret’s has an Employee Assistance Programme which offers free and confidential advice on both work and personal issues.
The Role
Teacher of Geography
Applications are invited for the part-time post of Teacher of Geography. This position will offer an exciting teaching opportunity for a dynamic, well-qualified and forward-looking teacher. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellent teaching, an inclusive approach and commitment to fostering a love of learning in all pupils. In addition to bringing ambition and vision for the learning and teaching of Geography, the teacher will be a team player who is ready to contribute with enthusiasm to the wider life of the school and the extra-curricular programme.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across all stages of the senior school.
Geography results in Qualifications Scotland examinations have been very strong over a number of years attesting to the department’s high standards and innovative practice. The department offers a varied programme of field work.
Candidates should be GTCS registered or eligible for registration.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to teach a lesson, which will be observed.
Main Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
The following is an indicative rather than exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities:
Teaching Role
To prepare and maintain schemes of work.
To prepare pupils for internal and external assessment.
To mark and moderate pupils' work.
To provide a stimulating learning environment for pupils.
To write reports.
To maintain pupils' records.
To provide consultation for pupils and their parents.
To participate in the school’s professional learning programme.
To develop and implement teaching and learning strategies in line with school policy.
To plan and lead field work
To cover for colleagues as required.
To attend parents’ evenings.
To contribute to the positive ethos and extra-curricular life of St Margaret’s School.
About the school/organisation
Founded in 1846, St Margaret’s School for Girls is the oldest all-through girls’ school in Scotland andthe only single sex school in Aberdeen. Today, it provides an exceptional all-round education toaround 370 pupils aged 3-18. Recognised by The Sunday Times as the Scottish Independent School ofthe Year 2020, the school enjoys a fine reputation for academic excellence, is committed toextending access and offers a challenging and enriching education within a warm and inclusiveenvironment.
Further details may be found on our website: www.st-margaret.aberdeen.sch.uk.
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