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Head of Chemistry / Head of Science

Head of Chemistry / Head of Science

Rendcomb College

Gloucestershire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2016
Apply by:
14 March 2016

Job overview

Rendcomb College, a co-educational HMC day and boarding school in the Cotswolds, is seeking to appoint a Head of Chemistry from 1st September 2016. There is the opportunity to be appointed to the role of Head of Science for a suitable candidate.

This is an ideal opportunity for an individual to join a dynamic science faculty in the school, running the Chemistry department, and, for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate, the opportunity to take on the role of Head of Science. The successful applicant will be an excellent Chemistry teacher committed to providing high-quality, effective, student-centered learning up to Oxbridge entry level, and will be innovative and reflective, with a genuine interest in young people and how they learn.

The ability and willingness to contribute to the full and broad-ranging life of a busy day and boarding School is an advantage.

Application forms and further information are attached to this advert or available from Mrs C Johnson, PA to the Headmaster at JohnsonC@rendcomb.gloucs.sch.uk for completion by 12 noon on Monday 14th March.
Interviews will take place during w/c 14th March.

The Governors of Rendcomb College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

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About Rendcomb College

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+44 1285 831213

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Our mission is to develop thoughtful, adventurous and academically ambitious young people who are life-long learners. We aim to prepare them with the character and skills to succeed in the ever-changing world after school. Our pupils have the freedom to experience, explore and enquire about the world around them. We aim to encourage independence and tolerance in a safe, caring community and magnificent natural environment.

Rendcomb College is a vibrant and rewarding place to work with a strong family ethos.  We are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining high calibre teaching and business support staff for our wonderful school. All staff, regardless of role, are employed directly by the school and all play an important part in the provision of our first-class education.

We employ teachers who are imaginative, conscientious and dedicated to educating the whole person. As well as having outstanding academic credentials, we expect teachers to be fully involved in the extra-curricular life of our school.

Our Business Support staff fill a wide variety of roles and work both part and full-time with some roles being term-time only. They are very much part of our wider team and contribute to, and benefit from, the positive and family focused environment at Rendcomb College.

The Rendcomb community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented, and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.


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