Head of Chemistry
Sir William Perkins's School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary (School’s Own Scale), Responsibility Allowance, TPS & Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- April/May 2021
- Apply by:
- 30 November 2020
Job overview
Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing independent girls’ School for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years.
Our Vision is to build confidence, integrity and excellence in a caring, innovative and happy community, so that each student leaves having been given the best possible chance of achieving their full potential, taking with them sound values, a breadth of skills and knowledge and ready to take on the world!
The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA.
Head of Chemistry (Maternity)
Fixed-Term, Full-Time
Start Date: April/May 2021
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified graduate who is passionate about their subject to lead our outstanding and vibrant Chemistry Department.
This is a maternity cover, full-time, fixed term position until May 2022 however there might be scope to extend to a permanent position in the future. The School would ideally like the successful candidate to start in either April or May 2021.
The Chemistry, Physics and Biology Departments work closely together and are taught as three separate subjects all through the School. Each department has well-equipped laboratories plus two Sixth Form science laboratories. The school has an excellent reputation for Science and a large proportion choose to study Science in the Sixth Form and at University, including Oxbridge.
We would love to hear from you if you have the ability to:
- Inspire and motivate students
- Relate effectively and to earn the confidence of colleagues, students and parents/carers
- Teach effectively to GCSE and A Level.
- Lead a team, manage a department and monitor provision
And if you also have:
- A good working knowledge of Teaching and Learning issues reflected in classroom practice
- Excellent organisational and time management skills and a willingness to embrace the School’s Digital Strategy
- Up-to-date knowledge of the examination specification and a track record of excellent results
- The ability to teach Biology and Physics to KS4 is an advantage.
Your cover letter and application should be addressed to the Head, Mr C C Muller and are made by applying through the School’s website at https://swps.careers.eteach.com/
Helen Wood, HR Manager would be pleased to talk to you further about the role and the School so please contact her on 01932 574955 or recruitment@swps.org.uk if you have any questions.
Applications will be considered on arrival and the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
The vacancy will be live until Monday 30 November 2020 at 1pm
Sir William Perkins’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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About Sir William Perkins's School
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Welcome to Sir William Perkins's School
Where Generosity, Curiosity and Ambition thrive and Great Things are expected
At Sir William Perkins’s School, students are at our heart. We expect the best from them and in return they can expect the best from us – both in terms of teaching of the highest quality, and in receiving the tailored support and attention they need to achieve.
We know our students, their talents, hopes and aspirations; and in turn we seek staff who actively encourage our students to explore their interests and achieve their potential in an innovative and inspiring atmosphere.
Founded in 1725, we are a warm and friendly independent girls’ school for 600 students aged 11-18. Set in 13 acres of attractive green-belt grounds in Surrey, SWPS is a beautiful environment with first-rate facilities, in which both staff and students flourish.
Easily reached by road or public transport, we are a two-minute walk from Chertsey Train Station, with direct links to London Waterloo and surrounding towns.
The power of potential
We challenge each student to explore their potential through academic aspiration and active participation. We teach our students to expect Great Things of themselves, because we know every individual is capable of Great Things.
Academic success is always our priority, but education should be about far more than achieving top grades. We believe in educating the whole person and equipping our students with the confidence to make their mark on the world.
We encourage students to become involved in the many co-curricular activities on offer. Taking every opportunity to develop their interests and creativity, their interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills, to be forward-thinking and to reach into the wider community.
A SWPS student is:
- Generous with their thoughts, their gifts and their time.
- Curious about their world and their future.
- Ambitious for themselves and for others.
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