Role
Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are currently recruiting for a Teacher of English to join The Stewart Melville College on a temporary, part‑time basis from 5 January (or as soon after as possible) until 26 June 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks). The role is part time, working equivalent to 0.4FTE in a job share arrangement, term time, and remuneration will be dependent on qualifications and experience. As this is a part‑time role, the pro rata salary range is £13,941 to £20,191. The role is based at the Queensferry Road site.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must be GTCS‑registered, hold a subject‑specific degree level qualification, and have familiarity with Scottish qualifications. They should be an excellent practitioner, highly organised, and capable of multitasking while maintaining high standards and fostering positive relationships within the school community.
Benefits
* Fee remission from Nursery to S6
* Free school lunches
* Free Sports’ Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites
* Generous holiday allowance
* Generous pension
* Death in service benefit
* Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave
* Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations
* Employee Assistance Service
* Cycle to work scheme
* Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
* Annual professional review process
* Regular salary reviews
* Funding towards professional qualifications
Values & EEO
We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role‑modeling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.
ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Contact
Any enquiries about this position should be directed to the ESMS Recruitment Team at recruitment@esms.org.uk. The closing date for applications is 12pm on Thursday, 11 December 2025. We anticipate interviews will be held week commencing 15 December.
Attached Documents
* SMC - Teacher of English .pdf
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