Teacher of Science with Mathematics (Full-Time)

Queen’s Gate is a happy, bustling GSA day school for girls aged 4 –18 and is ideally situated in Central London to take advantage of the many educational opportunities on offer. We are proud of our thriving provision across all STEM subjects, with good numbers of pupils opting for A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, as well as Maths, Computer Science and Psychology. Our pupils go on to study at universities across the UK and abroad, with many opting for STEM courses such as Engineering, Neuroscience and Astrophysics. 

We wish to appoint from April 2023 a well-qualified teacher able to teach Science across all Key Stages, with Maths to KS3. No specific Science specialism is preferred, although the capacity to support Psychology A Level would be an advantage. As a through-school, the successful candidate may also be involved in supporting STEM work in our Junior Department, as well as contribute to departmental trips and activities. Like all our staff, the successful candidate will be expected to play a part in the wider life of the School, including taking on pastoral responsibilities and extra-curricular clubs/activities.  

As a School we are heavily committed to providing a workplace where staff can develop their skills and advance their career. The successful candidate will have the chance to contribute to School development, and to benefit from leadership opportunities. An application form and further details can be found on our website www.queensgate.org.uk.

When completed, the application form should be sent by email to recruitment@queensgate.org.uk together with a covering letter to the Principal, to arrive no later than Monday, 30 January 2023. 

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.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted 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 Disclosure and Barring Service(“DBS”) filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, for which all such applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

Prior to employment commencing, successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the (“DBS”). 

Successful applicants will also be required to produce evidence of qualifications, identity, and the right to work in the UK. Two references will be taken up, one of which will be with the most recent employer. They will also be required to complete our Health Questionnaire. 

All those working at Queen’s Gate share in our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people in our care. This will include completing regular training and maintaining a good awareness of key policies and procedures relating to our safeguarding duties. Where a role has specific or additional responsibilities in relation to safeguarding, this will be detailed within the job description.