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Teacher i/c Chemistry

Teacher i/c Chemistry

Bedstone College

Shropshire

  • Expired
Salary:
Bedstone salary scale subject to experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023 preferred. January 2024 welcomed
Apply by:
19 June 2023

Job overview

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Chemistry teacher to lead the department within the Science team. Do you have the qualities we need to give the pupils the education they demand and deserve up to and including A level? You will be innovative in your teaching, ensuring the students develop the desire to do the best they can.  You will have high expectations of yourself and the students with the proven ability to inspire and motivate everyone to achieve their best in your subject. The Chemistry department is well resourced with its own laboratory. Good results are achieved and it is a popular subject amongst our students with many going on to study it or associated subjects at university. September 2023 or January 2024 start possible.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy day and boarding school deep in the Shropshire countryside where you will be fully involved with co-curricular activities and the wider life of the school. Energy and a flexible approach to working hours are essential. Due to the rural area your own transport is essential.

Bedstone has its own salary scale and salary will be set according to qualifications and experience. There are also fee concessions with respect to staff children being educated at the College.

An application form and job description can be obtained from the Head’s PA, (pa@bedstone.org) to whom completed applications should be returned by Monday 19th June along with a letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4. They are also available in the Academic Vacancies section of our website Vacancies: Academic - Bedstone College

Start date: September 2023 or January 2024

Closing date for applications: Monday 19th June 9am

Interviews: w/c 26th June 

Bedstone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.  

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About Bedstone College

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+44 1547 530303

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Bedstone College is a mixed, all-through, independent day and boarding school in Bucknell, Shropshire. It enrols three to 18-year-old students and currently accommodates around 186 pupils.

Bedstone College was founded in 1948 as an all-boys school. It remains housed in Bedstone Court, the original school building, but has been extended to include modern facilities, including a multi-purpose sports hall, a state-of-the-art music facility, and fitness and performing arts studios.

Headteacher

Mr Toby Mullins, BA, MBA, QTS

Vision and values

The school’s main aim is to build each student’s confidence so they can achieve their full potential. Teachers strive to do this by encouraging pupils to try new things, be respectful of others and have pride in themselves and their school community. The school wants its young people to be curious, robust, adaptable and tolerant.

Bedstone College offers a broad range of subjects as well as extra-curricular activities to produce well-rounded students. Core subjects such as science, English, maths, geography and foreign languages are emphasised in the curriculum. The school excels with its recreational activities. These include mountain biking, horseback riding, ice skating and rock climbing, on campus and further afield. There are bi-annual ski trips as well as other overseas visits for different subjects. All students contribute to a very active charity committee.

ISI report

“Principles and values are actively promoted which facilitate the personal development of pupils as responsible, tolerant, law-abiding citizens. Boarders’ views are actively encouraged and their opinions and concerns are appropriately considered by staff. The prefect system operating in the school is suitably managed."

View Bedstone College’s latest ISI report 

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