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Teacher of Chemistry

Teacher of Chemistry

The Grammar School at Leeds

Leeds

Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
5 December 2022

Job overview

We are seeking an inspirational, dynamic and well-qualified Teacher of Science with a Chemistry specialism to join our successful faculty on permanent basis. We are seeking a candidate to start as soon as possible, however, start dates are negotiable for the right candidate.

You will be an enthusiastic and effective teacher of science, who is willing to play a role in the faculty and in school to the full. You should be able to teach all three sciences at Key Stage 3, chemistry to A Level and another science at GCSE is preferable. You must be willing to develop present aspects of the curriculum and to further enhance the faculty’s standing. You will have a genuine enthusiasm for science and have the desire to stretch and support all students through careful lesson preparation.

The Faculty

The science faculty has an outstanding academic record at IGCSE, A-level and highly competitive university entrance. Within the science faculty, biology, chemistry and physics operate as three separate disciplines with each department large enough to have a head of department, deputy head of department, a technical team leader and a general science technician.

The pupils study the three sciences through year 7 to year 11 when all pupils are entered for either the science (double award) (Edexcel International GCSE science (double award)) or qualifications in the three separate subjects (Edexcel International GCSE biology, chemistry and physics). Biology, chemistry and physics are all offered at A level (AQA).  The science teaching facilities are among the finest available in any school in the country at this time and the faculty is generously resourced. The majority of teaching in each department is by subject specialists.

Colleagues have the opportunity to participate in the wide range of co-curricular activities available within the school and to support the house system. There are also a range of generous non contractual benefits available including access to the school gym and pool.

Full details of the post are shown in the job description and person specification on the above tab. Application is by completion of the online GSAL application form.

In addition to formal interviews, there will also be an opportunity for short-listed candidates to see around the school and meet members of the department. Part of the interview procedure will be to teach a lesson, details of which will be made available with the call to interview. All short listed candidates will be provided with lesson briefs.

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About The Grammar School at Leeds

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The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is one of the leading schools in the north and traces its history back to 1552. In the last five years GSAL has twice been named North Independent Secondary School of the Year, and North Independent Secondary School of the Decade in the Sunday Times Parent Power League Table. The school aims to inspire all members of our community and to instil values of responsibility, respect and resilience in all of our pupils.

‘Be inspired’ is the ethos behind our teaching and learning at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL). We nurture all our pupils to make the most of their talents, realise their potential and develop into confident young people ready to rise to any challenge. These values have been at the heart of our school life for over four centuries.

Our history began with the foundation of Leeds Grammar School for boys in 1552. GSAL was created in 2008 following the merger of the boys’ school with Leeds Girls’ High School, founded in 1876.

GSAL provides a high quality independent education for 2,100 pupils between the ages of three and 18. The purpose built campus at Alwoodley Gates in north Leeds has excellent facilities, including the newly refurbished Lawson Library which is the oldest library in Leeds, housing over 60 000 books and, from September 2024, GSAL will be home to a state of the art performing arts centre.

GSAL is academically selective, with consistently excellent A-level and GCSE results. After merger, the school introduced the diamond model of teaching, through which pupils learn together up to age 11, then in single sex classes between Year 7 and Year 11, and come together again in sixth form lessons. Form time and extracurricular activities are mixed throughout. Class sizes are usually between 16 and 22.

Academic achievement is at the heart of a rounded education at GSAL, which offers our students personal development opportunities and broad experience beyond the classroom. We pride ourselves on a rich co-curricular programme encompassing sport, music, drama, scouts, CCF, Duke of Edinburgh, debating and much more. We offer an outdoor learning programme and a wide variety of trips at home and abroad. Our lively house system encourages students to get involved and have fun.

This success can only be achieved with committed, professional and well-qualified colleagues who are focused upon excellence in the classroom and contributions to the wider life of the school. We reward our staff with a good degree of autonomy in their teaching, outstanding learning resources and an attractive benefits package. A large school offers opportunities for CPD, career progression and leadership roles in academic, pastoral and extracurricular areas.

GSAL provides a friendly, fun and supportive working environment, while retaining high expectations of our staff and students. With our diverse student body, drawn from the city of Leeds and surrounding areas, we promote a strong sense of mutual respect, integrity and social responsibility. Colleagues and students throughout the school are active in charitable work locally and internationally.

Leeds is a thriving city which has benefited from a period of sustained economic expansion. Vibrant and friendly, with a wide range of cultural, social, sporting and leisure activities the city has something for everyone. Leeds offers you the best of both worlds - all the advantages of a modern city and Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside on the doorstep.

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