The Role and Department:

The Chemistry Department consists of 7 teachers with the support of a full-time technician. The successful candidate will report into The Head of Chemistry, who reports into the overall Head of Science.

There are five labs in the department which are very well resourced.

All the Sciences are taught as separate subjects and pupils can choose either 2 or three Science GCSEs. Maximum class size at GCSE is 24, although this number will decrease over the next few years. Sixth form sets usually number 12-14 candidates.

GCSE Chemistry results have been very strong over the last few years; the syllabus is Edexcel IGCSE.

We follow the CIE syllabus at A Level and due to the popularity of the subject, we have added a third set.

The candidate appointed will have impressive subject knowledge and a desire to be part of a team of committed professionals within the Science Department and the whole school.

All members of the teaching staff are involved in the School’s tutorial and pastoral systems and are expected to be involved in the Activities Curriculum provided to the pupils.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Chemistry to our pupils, and teach Science to Years 7 and 8 as part of the Junior Science course.
• Provide support to the Head of Chemistry and the Head of Science and work cooperatively within the Department Team.
• Be familiar with the aims and objectives of the Science Department as outlined in the departmental handbook.
• Assist the Head of Chemistry and the Head of Science with the development of schemes of work and assessment materials.
• Keep records of marks achieved in preps and tests by the pupils you are teaching.
• Attend suitable INSET as required under the guidance of the Head of Chemistry and the Head of Science.
• Participate in Science Activities outside the classroom as required by the Head of Chemistry and the Head of Science.
• Promote all Sciences as subjects throughout the School.
• Undertake such other comparable duties as the Headmaster requires from time to time.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate present themselves.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.