Part Time Teacher of Biology and Chemistry

 The College

Abbey Gate College is situated in superb surroundings south of the historic city of Chester. It was founded as an independent coeducational 11-18 School in 1977 under the Deeside House Educational Trust, as a charitable foundation. Our Infant and Junior School is sited at Aldford, 2½ miles from the main site at Saighton. The College now numbers circa 480 pupils, including a Sixth Form. Academic results in all subjects are excellent and 100% pass rate at A level and GCSE is the norm. The majority of our Sixth Form students go on to university or other place of further education. The College has a three form entry at Year 7 from an annual Entrance Examination held in January; places are oversubscribed and there are waiting lists operating at some age groups in the College.

The Post

A well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher is required to teach Biology and Chemistry to GCSE Level and Science in Key Stage 3. The ability to teach Biology or Chemistry at A Level is desirable. 

Science Department

In the department there are seven graduate teachers with specialists in each of the main disciplines, who receive support from three technicians. Facilities include:

4 laboratories

3 preparation rooms

1 dark room 

Access to 2 ICT suites (in the Arts and Media Centre) as well as a departmental class set of laptops and tablets and data logging equipment. It is hoped that two new Science laboratories will be built in the near future.

Curriculum

In Years 7, 8 and 9 the National Curriculum Key Stage 3 is taught, based on the ‘Science Works’ scheme; in Years 7 and 8 as Combined Science and in Year 9 as Separate Sciences. 

At GCSE, pupils have a choice of either the AQA GCSE Separate Sciences or AQA Combined Science: Trilogy.

In the Sixth Form, all three Sciences are studied at A-Level (AQA).

The department achieves outstanding public examination results (nearly 100% pass rate at both GCSE and A Level in recent years). The department has received awards for pupils’ work, both at national and local level, and initiatives in curriculum development and school/industry links. The department enjoys the benefits of strong links with local industry.

KEY QUALITIES AND PERSON SPECIFICATION:-

The successful applicant should be passionate about their subject and have excellent communication skills in order to enthuse our pupils in teaching Biology and Chemistry throughout the school and should demonstrate the following skills and qualities:-

· Have outstanding professional and personal qualities.

· Provide pupils with high-quality teaching and a vibrant, stimulating learning environment.

· Be enthusiastic, innovative and willing to share creativity and positivity in both the classroom and      the department.

· Be committed to raising standards and monitoring pupil progress.

· Be caring, supportive and willing to adapt their teaching to suit the needs of the pupils.

· Be proficient with the use of ICT in the classroom.

· Contribute fully to the life of the College, in addition to teaching, participating in the normal supervisory and co-curricular duties undertaken by all members of staff, including fulfilling a commitment to the ‘extra-curricular’ sporting and pastoral life of the College.

OUTLINE OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Teach Biology and Chemistry at Year 9, GCSE and possibly A-Level as required.
• Teach Science at Year 7 and Year 8 level as required.
• Plan stimulating and informative lessons, in line with departmental schemes of work.

Full job description can be obtained - see attachment. 

Salary

The salary for this position will depend upon the qualifications and relevant experience of the successful candidate.

Child Protection

Abbey Gate College regards as paramount the welfare and safety of children. Whilst criminal convictions are not necessarily a bar, this safety consideration will be key to all decisions regarding the employment of staff, approval of volunteers and standards of external contractors.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, ethnic background, nationality, colour, gender, transgender status, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We therefore welcome applications from all segments of the community.

Applications

Candidates should complete an Abbey Gate College Application Form and submit this together with a letter explaining their interest in and suitability for the post. 

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 2 May 2017; interviews scheduled for the week beginning Monday 8 May 2017.

The interview process will include; the candidates will meet the Headmistress, Deputy Heads and Head of Science and have a tour of the College. Candidates will be asked to prepare and deliver a science lesson (details confirmed before interview).

References will be taken up prior to interview, please inform your referees. 

You can make your application electronically by email to: - rebecca.upton@abbeygatecollege.co.uk