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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. 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 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. Fettes is a community of more than 1000 individuals, consisting of circa:
Fettes is a community of over 1,000 individuals made up of just under 700 students and over 300 dedicated staff.
Our Vision
We have created and developed a bold vision for Fettes, one which focuses on what we believe Fettesians should aspire to be, the skills they will need in life, and the impact we want them to make in the world. We have called this Fettes Moving Forward: A place to live. A place to learn. A place to grow. You can discover our vision – and how it shapes and informs our future – at www.fettes.com/vision.
Vacancies
Teaching and support staff vacancies are listed on this page when they occur. Please register here to receive notifications about relevant vacancies as soon as they are listed.
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Chef de Partie
Edinburgh, EH4 1QX, ScotlandCompetitive salary, based on experience.Full Time PermanentApply by 19 May, 2026Posted on 05 May, 2026 -
Head of Grounds @ Fettes College
Edinburgh, EH4 1QX, Scotland£37,000-42,000 depending on experienceFull Time PermanentApply by 14 May, 2026Posted on 28 Apr, 2026 -
Higher Education & Careers Guidance Adviser (September 2026)
Edinburgh, EH4 1QX, Scotland£45,000 to £50,000 dependent on qualifications and experiencePermanent, Full Time, Term TimeApply by 13 May, 2026Posted on 28 Apr, 2026
