Head of Chemistry
The English School
Cyprus
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2019
Job overview
The English School invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following post:
Head of Chemistry (starting Sept 2019)
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Relevant Degree from a recognised university
- Holder of a PGCE would be preferred
- Excellent subject knowledge and experience in teaching KS3 – 5
- A minimum of 5 years teaching experience of the current (I)GCSE/GCE syllabus
- Teaching experience in a similar School would be considered an advantage
- Excellent spoken and written command of the English Language
The English School is seeking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic Head of Chemistry. The successful candidate must be an inspirational teacher with the ability to lead and develop the department. Applicants should be passionate about teaching Chemistry, with experience in teaching Science at KS3, Chemistry GCSE at KS4 and A Level Chemistry at KS5. High standards in examination results and an individualised approach to pupil progress are essential.
The Chemistry department is a vital part of school life, with a very high uptake at IGCSE and A level. Examination results at IGCSE, AS and A level are outstanding. The Head of Department will have responsibility for the smooth running of the department as well as for innovation and development. The Head of Chemistry will manage the department’s resources and equipment and the successful candidate will work closely with the other Heads of Science to ensure that every aspect of the delivery of the Science curriculum is of the highest quality.
The Department works closely with a range of other departments to offer a strong extra-curricular programme and to enhance pupil experience. The successful candidate will be required to maintain and enhance the very high standards of pupil support offered at GCSE, AS and A level.
Full details of the posts and an application Form can be downloaded from the School’s website: www.englishschool.ac.cy
Completed applications and a cover letter ONLY to be sent via email to the following address: vacancies@englishschool.ac.cy
For any queries please contact the Human Resources Manager on 22 799 515
Closing date for completed applications to reach the School by 12.00 noon, Friday 24th May 2019
Note: The English School, Nicosia is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young people. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate criminal records checks.
Questions regarding safeguarding of children will be asked during the interview.
Any canvassing will disqualify.
About The English School
THE ENGLISH SCHOOL, NICOSIA, CYPRUS
The School was founded in 1900 by the Rev. Canon Frank Darvall Newham as a multi-communal School. It is now under the general direction of the Board of Management appointed by the Council of Ministers of the Government of Cyprus. It has approximately 1,100 pupils (boys and girls) aged 11 to 18. The majority are Greek Cypriot but there is also a significant Turkish Cypriot element and quite a number of non-Cypriot origin. It is a selective school with competitive Entrance Examinations for a Year 1 intake of 144.
The Board of Management hopes to make the School a truly multi-cultural institution where respect for diversity and tolerance will be the norm, and to that end a number of measures have been taken or will be taken in the near future.
The School year is from September to June, with two-week holidays at Christmas and Orthodox Easter. This is a fee-paying day school with classes on Monday to Friday from 7.40 a.m. to 1.40 p.m.. There are approximately 100 full-time and part-time teaching staff, all highly qualified, plus 20 administrative and support staff. The Senior Leadership Team consists of the Head Teacher, a Deputy Head Teacher and five Senior Teachers, each with defined responsibilities.
The academic standard is very high, following the British educational system (AS, A2) with the vast majority of students proceeding to British Universities. The aim of the School is to give students the opportunity to acquire a solid foundation of general knowledge, the specialist qualifications for further studies and, more importantly, the ability to study and think independently and critically.
There is an extensive range of supervised extra-curricular activities and much importance is attached to the students’ participation, both locally and abroad. Through full involvement in the academic, artistic, recreational, sporting and social life of the School, opportunity is given for maximum development of the student’s individual personality, initiative and a sense of personal and social responsibility.
The School is situated in spacious wooded grounds about 2 miles from the centre of Nicosia. There are good sports facilities, futsal pitches, a well-stocked library, specialist subject rooms, and a recently built Science Building. Plans are under way for a new wing to house additional classrooms and subject rooms.
The premises also house the English Institute, which offers almost exclusively English Language courses to approximately 500 non-English School pupils between the ages 8 to 18. These courses are taught by separate part-time staff.
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