Head of Physics
Hutchesons' Grammar School
Glasgow
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2019
- Apply by:
- 14 January 2019
Job overview
Hutchesons’ Grammar School, founded in 1641, is a leading HMC Independent Day School situated in Glasgow’s Southside over two campuses and includes our Secondary, Primary and purpose-built Pre-School.
Hutchesons' Grammar School have an exciting new opportunity for an outstanding teacher to join us as Head of Physics from August 2019.
We seek a highly qualified, perceptive and enthusiastic Physics graduate to lead this very successful department into the next decade. The successful candidate will have a proven record of success in teaching Physics, very high academic standards, a demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the issues facing Physics teaching in Scotland as well as a wider perspective on developments in Science education further afield.
The successful candidate will have a clear vision for the development of the department and the communication skills to articulate that vision. They will have the interpersonal skills to engage and inspire pupils and colleagues with a love of the subject and the desire to explore it further. They will have the credibility and sensitivity to support pupils of all abilities and inspire the confidence of parents. They will understand the challenges of leading a team of experienced colleagues and inducting new colleagues, delegating effectively and appropriately.
For more information on the role and details of how to apply, please visit our website: www.hutchesons.org/vacancies.
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About Hutchesons' Grammar School
Hutchesons’ Grammar School has been a Glasgow institution for almost 400 years and when our pupils leave us in Sixth year they do so knowing they belong to the wider Hutchie community.
A common trait of all Hutchie pupils is the desire to achieve to their best abilities in whichever area their talents lie. This desire to achieve is the heartbeat of Hutchie. We are rightly proud of our reputation for academic excellence. This year 68% of all S5 Highers were awarded grade A. An impressive 40% of S5 pupils received 5 A grades or more and 20% gained 6 Highers at grade A.
However, a Hutchesons’ education offers so much more and many of our pupils excel in the Arts. Our state of the art, drama studios offer pupils the chance to hone performance skills, while our art pupils regularly make the finals of national competitions. And with over 300 pupils learning musical instruments there are enormous opportunities to play or sing in over 20 orchestras, bands, chamber ensembles and choirs. In four out of the last five years all SQA Higher Music exams were awarded grade A.
Our sports facilities are already among the best in the country and we are now investing over the next three years to improve them further. In the last year our pupils have represented Scotland in Hockey, Athletics, Rowing, Football, Squash and Karate. At Hutchie we believe Fitness and health for life is a habit to begin early.
Learning at Hutchie begins in our new Pre-school class and continues with a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy throughout Primary. The opportunities for learning in Secondary are vast and we have a robust pastoral care system in place to support our pupils as they journey through school. We also run a large variety of clubs and societies across both the Primary and Secondary. Almost four centuries on from when the school first opened its doors we continue to nurture our Founders’ vision and encourage our pupils to aspire to be honest, resilient, independent, curious, creative and compassionate to others.
Belong and Achieve at Hutchesons’.
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