Science Teacher
The Royal School
Surrey
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 1 February 2023
Job overview
Science Teacher
Desirable start date September 2023
Full time or part-time
Royal School are seeking an experienced, well qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Science (Preferably a Physics specialist), able to teach from KS3 to KS5. A proven track record of delivering at GCSE and A Level is important. A real passion for the subject that will inspire students is crucial along with the ability to make the subject into an engaging reality for students.
In addition to teaching, the person appointed to this post must expect to be fully involved in the school’s excellent extra-curricular programme, participating willingly and enthusiastically in the life of a busy boarding and day school. A teacher with a passion for Engineering or Astronomy would be an excellent addition to the team as the school takes part in the Greenpower car building and racing challenge and has a fully functioning observatory on site.
It is an exciting time to be joining the school under a new Head who will be leading the school into its next period of growth and success. With an ambitious building project planned with the first fully refurbished laboratory completed in September 2021 along with a significant investment in datalogging equipment allowing pupils to carry out any collision practical with an air-track between pairs for all GCSE classes.
We have introduced a major digital teaching strategy across the Senior School focused on the Microsoft platform. All teachers have Surface Pros and pupils all have a Surface Go for use in lessons.
The school prides itself on excellent academic results and exceptional pastoral care. The Science Teacher will be joining a team with an excellent value added. Recent students have gone on to study Astrophysics and highly competitive Engineering courses at Russell Group universities.
The science department is a small and friendly team, plus excellent CPD opportunities through the United Learning network.
In particular, candidates should have:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner, including delivering A Level.
- High expectation of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour.
- Willingness or experience to engage in teaching using technology.
- An enthusiasm for developing innovative and creative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation.
- Sound subject knowledge which they can utilise to challenge all pupils.
- Clear understanding of the latest curriculum and pedagogical developments in science.
- Ability to engage and motivate pupils.
- Commitment to support our enrichment programme by facilitating co-curricular clubs.
For the ideal candidate there may be accommodation available for boarding duties.
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. Applications will only be considered if submitted online and before the published deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All Applicants will be required to complete the United Learning online application form and a link is provided on this advert. CVs will not be accepted in place of United Learning’s application form.
For more information and applications through the school's website:
About The Royal School
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The Royal School, Haslemere, Surrey
The Royal School is a small, independent, co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 9 – 18. The school is academically ambitious for all its pupils and the size of the school ensures that every member of staff knows and cares for every pupil. The focus is on the whole child, seeking to develop their talents and sparking their intellectual curiosity. Our Future Ready philosophy for education aims to ensure pupils leave us prepared for life.
It is testament to our staff team and focus on finding the best in everyone that in 2022 The Royal School was shortlisted in the prestigious TES Schools Awards as Best Boarding School of the year and has been nominated as a finalist in the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Award.
The school is part of United Learning which brings with its numerous opportunities for professional development, to share ideas and best practice, amongst our supportive network of 7,000 colleagues. The Royal School is a warm and friendly place to work.
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