Teacher of Physics (maternity leave)

We have a vacancy for a full-time Teacher of Physics to teach up to ‘A’ Level to cover maternity leave from 16 October 2023 (ie. one week before half term). They will also make a contribution to the lower school teaching of General Science; and also assist with extracurricular activities in Science.

Our ideal candidate would be someone who can take a broad view of Science and develop in pupils not only an understanding of the principles of Science, but also an appreciation of its impact on the world.

A willingness to contribute to the wider life of this happy and successful boarding school is essential. In addition to teaching, additional duties and responsibilities will include a Registration (Adviser) Group.

The Science Department

• The Science Department comprises seven teaching staff, assisted by two technicians. 
• We have six purpose-built laboratories with offices, stores and prep rooms occupying both floors of our Science Block. 
• The Department provides a broad range of extracurricular activities such as “Science Club option”  for all years, robotics and residential Sixth Form Biology field trip, to name a few.

Curriculum

All pupils study Science up to Year 11. The course broadly follows the national Curriculum programme of study, although we are not restricted to this. In Years 7 and 8 the teaching is integrated, and we follow the OUP Kerboodle course which we are currently adapting. From Year 9 we teach Science as three separate components of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, leading to (AQA) Science A and Additional Science GCSE’s or to three separate sciences. We intend to continue this with the equivalent offering in the new GCSEs in the future.  Currently almost a third of the year group attain the three separate science GCSEs with 100% A*-C.

Close cooperation within the Department allows us to make the necessary connections between the three sub-disciplines. In this way we aim to provide a balanced Science course. In addition to the GCSE Sciences, some pupils elect to study GCSE Astronomy as an evening class. An interest in taking on Astronomy as an After School Club (with or without GCSE) would be an advantage, but is not essential. We have our own telescope which can also be used. 

A Level courses are offered in Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Many pupils over the years have gone on to take Science and Engineering or Medicine related courses at University and some at Oxbridge. 

The School

Founded in 1915, St Christopher School is an atypical independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 3-18.  We have 535 pupils and 65 full-time teachers.

We have no school uniform and everyone is called by their first name.  We have no religious affiliation and welcome students and staff of all faiths and none.

Our Ethos

We treat our young people as individuals and aim for them to develop competence and resourcefulness, social conscience and moral courage, the capacity for friendship and a true zest for life.

How to Apply

In order to apply for this post candidates are required to complete the St Christopher School Application Form and send this, along with a letter of application, to:

Rich Jones

Head

St Christopher School

Letchworth Garden City

Hertfordshire SG6 3JZ

email:   head@stchris.co.uk

Tel:        01462 650850

Application Deadline:                    1200 noon on Monday, 12 June 2023.

Interviews:                                        Interviews will be held week commencing 19 June 2023

The School is committed to safeguarding children and has rigorous safer recruitment procedures in place. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be necessary for this post.

The School is committed to safeguarding children and has rigorous safer recruitment procedures in place. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be necessary for this post.