Teacher of Chemistry (Joint role with The UCL Academy)

Hours: Part-time at South Hampstead High School & part-time at The UCL Academy 

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to teach Chemistry across the state and independent sectors in two of London's leading secondary schools: South Hampstead High School and The UCL Academy.

You will join two lively, enthusiastic and outward-looking departments, teaching Chemistry from Year 7 to 13; applicants are expected to show considerable initiative, be prepared to innovate in the classroom, and take a positive, active interest in the smooth running of each department. All teachers are expected to attend weekly department meetings, CPD sessions and take on tutor responsibilities.

We welcome applications from qualified Science Teachers, preferably with a Chemistry degree, with a proven track record. However, applications would also be welcome from ECTs and those looking to begin a career in teaching.

About South Hampstead High School and The UCL Academy

South Hampstead High School and The UCL Academy both offer state-of-the-art facilities and are located just a few minutes walk from Swiss Cottage/ Finchley Road tube stations.

The UCL Academy is a high-achieving, nonselective, co-educational secondary school established in 2012 by University College London (UCL), one of the world's leading universities. Its mission is to support students of all ability levels to higher levels of attainment and enthusiasm for further study. To find out more about The UCL Academy aspect of the role please click here.

South Hampstead High School, the 2022 Independent Girls' School of the Year, is an academically selective, independent day school with upwards of 950 pupils, welcoming girls aged 4 to 18 from across London. Founded in 1876, it is part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the UK's leading network of girls' schools. Working at South Hampstead High School offers a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunch
• Well-being activities, including yoga, sport and access to counselling services

For further details about the South Hampstead High School aspect of the role, and to apply, please click the apply button.

The closing date is Tuesday 21st February 2023 at 9am.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position and recommend that applications are submitted early.

The School may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.

All adults working at South Hampstead High School are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils. The school will operate a rigorous recruitment process to identify candidates suitable to work with children and young people.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.