Inspiring Physics Teacher — Senior School, Edinburgh

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Edinburgh is seeking a full-time Teacher of Physics. This permanent role starts on 17 August 2026, requiring GTCS registration or eligibility. The individual will teach Physics up to Advanced Higher and contribute to extra-curricular activities. The position offers a competitive salary range of £35,202–50,982, alongside benefits such as fee remission from Nursery to S6, free school lunches, and a pension scheme. Applications close on 28 January 2026.

Benefits

Fee remission from Nursery to S6

Free school lunches

Paid moving house day

Free Sports’ Club membership

Auto-enrolment in the Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Cycle to work scheme

Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme

Annual professional review process

Regular salary reviews

Funding towards professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Must be GTCS registered, or eligible for registration.
• Experience in teaching all levels up to Advanced Higher.
• Commitment to extra-curricular programme involvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics at all levels up to Advanced Higher.
• Contribute to the School’s extra-curricular programme.

Skills

GTCS registration eligibility

Ability to teach Physics

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Teaching qualification in Physics

Job description

A prestigious independent school in Edinburgh is seeking a full-time Teacher of Physics. This permanent role starts on 17 August 2026, requiring GTCS registration or eligibility. The individual will teach Physics up to Advanced Higher and contribute to extra-curricular activities. The position offers a competitive salary range of £35,202–50,982, alongside benefits such as fee remission from Nursery to S6, free school lunches, and a pension scheme. Applications close on 28 January 2026.