Head of Chemistry
Newcastle High School for Girls
Newcastle upon Tyne
- £45,366 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Subject to qualifications and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 18 April 2023
Job overview
The North East’s leading independent girls’ day school has an exciting opportunity to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and motivated Head of Chemistry to lead our successful Chemistry Department.
We want our teaching staff to have high expectations of children and young people, including a commitment to ensuring that they can achieve their full educational potential and to establishing fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with them. The successful candidate should have a secure knowledge and understanding of Chemistry and Science across Key Stages 3 to 5, including the contribution that their subject area can make to cross-curricular learning, and recent relevant developments. Experience of teaching A level Chemistry is essential as is a passion for extending interest and enthusiasm for Chemistry and Science into Key Stage 2 to help prepare our Junior School pupils for the transition to Senior School.
The Chemistry Department and wider Science Team is made up of a friendly group of specialised teachers and technicians; our dedicated staff are passionate in motivating and inspiring high aspirations in all our pupils. We are committed to providing an inspiring curriculum that is highly engaging and challenging, which helps equip all pupils with the scientific skills and knowledge needed for the future. Uptake for A Level sciences is high, and we are committed to breaking down stereotypes and ensuring that girls are inspired to pursue their aspirations in science and STEM-related fields.
We have exceptional, state-of-the-art science facilities, including well equipped labs, an outdoor science terrace and a flexible lecture-style learning space. The department is passionate about providing STEM-related opportunities for pupils beyond the curriculum, and we have a vibrant STEM Club and Chemistry Book Club. We offer a wide range of activities to further support the curriculum and continually explore ways to link the world around us to our lessons. The team is also committed to providing outreach to local primary schools through our ‘Science is my Superpower’ scheme, with over 120 local children benefitting from the programme. A commitment to this would be an essential aspect of the role.
NHSG is fully committed to providing training and support to the successful candidate.
About the School
NHSG is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools and academies, we can offer a variety of benefits, including:
- Competitive rate of pay and conditions
- Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan
- Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme
- Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
- Discounted fees for children at GDST schools
- Free lunches and refreshments provided to all staff during term time
- Free parking available for school staff
- Season Ticket Loans: Interest free loans for travel to enable staff to buy annual season tickets
- Computer Loans: Interest free loans to enable staff to buy a computer for personal use at home
- Cycle Scheme: The School is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax-advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months
- A great working environment, atmosphere and location
The application process will be completed by our online portal. Please click on the apply button.
Closing date: Tuesday 18th April 2023 at noon. You must be available for interview on Tuesday 25th April 2023.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
NHSG and GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.
Attached documents
About Newcastle High School for Girls
- Newcastle High School for Girls
- Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Tyne And Wear
- NE2 3BA
- United Kingdom
Newcastle High School for Girls is an all-girls, selective, non-denominational, independent all-through school with sixth form in Tyne and Wear serving students from the age of 3-18. The all-through school, situated in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, has approximately 677 students on record and belongs to the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST).
Formerly Central Newcastle High School and Newcastle Church High School, Newcastle High School for Girls was founded in 1895 and is spread across three buildings, separating the primary and secondary sites.
Head
Mrs Amanda Hardie
Values and vision
Newcastle High School for Girl’s aim is to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment where girls feel challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential. It follows the four core values of girls first, networked, bold and principled. The secondary school wants girls to feel that there is nothing they can’t achieve if they put their mind to it, and nurtures them as hard working, confident and resilient individuals. Newcastle High School offers learners a broad and balanced curriculum to provide girls with the skills, knowledge and experience to thrive in their future life and education. The school wants all girls to feel valued and cared for, while demonstrating respect and kindness to others, establishing lasting friendships and contributing to the school and wider community as active and positive citizens.
Academic rigour and exceptional teaching and learning are at the heart of an NHSG education. We offer an exciting curriculum delivered by inspirational teachers who are experts in the ways that girls learn best. And this doesn't stop at the classroom door. In fact, every minute of every day is packed full of learning opportunities. Our co-curriculum combines with our curriculum so that each girl has the opportunity to learn new skills, broaden her horizons and have a lot of fun along the way. The strong community and warm atmosphere created by our all-girl school provides the perfect environment for girls to gain confidence and excel.
Independent Schools Inspectorate
“The quality of the pupils’ overall achievements and of their learning, attitudes and skills is outstanding throughout the school. It meets very well the school’s aims to enable girls of all abilities to develop their intellectual curiosity, to become skilled and independent learners and to achieve their full potential.”
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