Graduate Assistant – Chemistry

Cranleigh seeks to appoint, for September 2024, a strong honours graduate to teach Chemistry. The successful candidate will teach classes in Chemistry from a selection of years 9 to 12 in a lively, ambitious and successful Department, as well as taking a full part in the life of this busy and friendly boarding school. There may be the opportunity for some A-level teaching depending on experience.

Cranleigh is a leading fully co-educational independent boarding and day Senior School consisting of around 680 girls and boys of 13–18 years of age. There is also a Preparatory School in close proximity. Cranleigh aspires to be a beacon of excellence in learning and teaching and is committed to the continuing professional development of all employees.

We are looking for an energetic character who can effectively communicate their enthusiasm for Chemistry and bring some humour as well as subject knowledge with them. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of, and a real enthusiasm for Chemistry and is likely to hold a good honours degree in Chemistry (or related subject). They will be self-motivated and will relish the challenge presented by being part of a forward-thinking Department. A commitment to students, the department and the wider life of the School, plus a firm grasp of curricular developments are important as are empathy, being well-organised, a sense of humour and the ability to enhance the department’s delivery and development of Chemistry.

The successful candidate will be expected to get involved in all aspects of this busy boarding school (which would normally include one evening duty per week), including acting as a tutor to a group of students within a Boarding House and some delivery of the School’s PSHE programme. All teachers are expected to contribute to the School’s co-curricular programme and co-curricular activities alongside their academic responsibilities.

Accommodation is available with the post and we offer a generous benefits package.

This is, initially, a fixed term appointment for one year from September 2024 and comes with a salary of circa £18,000. Accommodation and all meals in term-time are provided.

Please read ‘Join Our Team’ and the ‘Recruitment Pack’ to be found on our website, to gain an impression of the ethos to which it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of the post informally, please contact Ed Peerless, Head of Chemistry by email in the first instance: ejep@cranleigh.org.

For further details and to apply, please visit our website

https://www.cranleigh.org/about-us/join-our-team/

Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application, together with a completed application form (apply on the website) supported by a full CV as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am on Monday 13th May 2024.

Candidates should state fully what their particular interests are and where they think they can make contributions to the wider life of the school.

Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.

Only applications submitted on the School’s Application Form will be considered. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Cranleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.