Supply Teacher of Physical Education and Sport

Required August 2026

Key Dates: Interviews will be arranged with candidates as and when suitable applications are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy upon receipt of sufficient, suitable applications, so timely applications are strongly encouraged.

Remuneration: At the appropriate point on St George’s Main Grade Scale for Teachers.

Supply Assignment: Details of this instance of assignment, including projected working hours required, will be discussed at interview.

Job Purpose: To teach and support the provision of Physical Education and Sport on a supply basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• To the Pupils:
• To prepare and deliver lessons in line with the agreed syllabus;
• To mark and assess the pupils’ work in line with national, school and departmental requirements, and to record the assessments in line with current policy;
• To stimulate and encourage pupils to a high standard of interest and work, ensuring that the needs of each individual are met;
• To offer, as appropriate, to initiate and help with extra-curricular activities.
• To the Department:
• To take part in departmental meetings as required by the Head of Department and School Policy;
• To participate in syllabus development, the generation of schemes of work and support materials and to take advice and instruction from the Head of Department;
• To keep abreast of relevant educational developments;
• To keep the Head of Department informed of any pupil who might be experiencing difficulties at any time;
• To support activities out-with the classroom, such as trips, visits or competitions which underpin and/or enhance the effective delivery of the curriculum.
• To the School:
• To work with colleagues to promote and maintain high standards of behaviour throughout the School;
• To advise the Form Tutor/Teacher of any pupil who needs care or help or who does not respond to acceptable codes of conduct;
• To become familiar with and practise the rules and guidelines on Health and Safety and to ensure that pupils are aware of them and comply with them;
• To maintain high personal standards of punctuality and appearance;
• To seek the Head’s authorisation for any anticipated absence from School; to give as much notice as possible of unavoidable absence through sickness and to indicate work for classes to follow;
• To attend all relevant meetings with colleagues and parents and to participate in in-service training.

About the School: As Edinburgh’s only all-through independent school for girls aged 3-18, St George's is a place of possibilities: where everyone is clearly heard; pupils feel empowered to be themselves; and innovation is constantly encouraged. The courage of our founding mothers, who pioneered women’s education in Victorian Scotland, still echoes defiantly through our corridors. That’s why amplifying the voice of every girl remains part of our DNA today as a loyal school community with a unique spirit of pride. Over 90% of our girls achieve their first-choice post-school destination: leaving us as robust, empathetic change-makers, ready to take on the world.