Teacher of Science
Saint Nicholas School
Essex
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2024
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
Saint Nicholas School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join an established team of specialists in a well-resourced and successful department. The successful applicant will be required to teach from Year 6 to Year 11 from September 2024. Any science subject will be considered.
The science department comprises of the Head of Science and two full-time teachers who teach the separate disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. The Head of Science has overall responsibility for the teaching of science throughout the Middle and Upper School (Years 6 to 11).
Science is taught in mixed ability classes in Years 6 to 8 and at GCSE there are two ability sets. Classes have a maximum of twenty two pupils.
This post would be well suited to an experienced teacher or someone seeking a first teaching appointment.
The successful applicant will be joining a friendly, hard-working school with a clear commitment to high achievement for all its pupils. You will be a passionate and outstanding Science teacher with energy, commitment and experience. Non-contact time is generous to enable the successful applicant to fulfil this role to the highest standards.
The closing date is 9am on Monday 15th April 2024 and interviews will take place week commencing 22nd April 2024
Terms & conditions
Teachers are paid at a rate equivalent to the National Pay Scale including post threshold payments. There is a generous fee remission for children of members of staff, of up to 50% of the full fees, upon completion of one full year’s service, provided children meet the School’s usual entry requirements. Teaching staff may contribute to APTIS pension scheme.
Safeguarding
Saint Nicholas School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff to share this commitment. We will check the suitability of staff to work with children and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where necessary). For short-listed applicants current and previous employers will be contacted as part of our pre-employment checks.
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About Saint Nicholas School
Small enough to care, large enough to inspire.
We would love to hear from you if you are an inspirational, dynamic and creative individual who makes learning fun and is looking to join a supportive and enthusiastic team.
Saint Nicholas is a remarkable school which prides itself on enthusing, challenging and supporting each pupil to achieve their very best. Educating young people is a great responsibility, one that we take very seriously, but our school is also a place of laughter, fun and discovery - a school where open minded, confident and well-rounded young men and women are formed.
Pursuing the highest standards in all that we do, Saint Nicholas aims to inspire active and curious learners who stretch themselves in all aspects of school life. Academic success is celebrated alongside personal development and at the heart of our school are happy and confident young people with high aspirations, a strong moral compass and a determination to succeed.
Saint Nicholas is an independent co-educational day school for children aged 3 months to 16 years. The school is located on a single site of fourteen acres divided into four constituent parts: the Pre-school, Lower School, Middle School and Upper School. The school is set in beautiful grounds and has superb facilities including a sports hall, swimming pool and theatre as well as extensive outdoor learning and play areas.
The school is located close to London and Cambridge with direct train access to both, as well as being a short drive from Stansted Airport and the London Underground via Epping.
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