Teacher of Chemistry
Peter Symonds College
Hampshire
- £30,500 - £47,133 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- + Teachers' Pensions, free car parking, subsidised gym membership and Wellbeing staff groups
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2024
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2024
Job overview
Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which has been rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.
We seek an enthusiastic Teacher of Chemistry to join our team of 13 teachers and technicians working with more around 700 students studying Chemistry A level, following the OCR A specification. Chemistry is housed, with Biology and Environmental Science, in a purpose-built Science Centre.
The person appointed to this post should be a graduate of Chemistry or a closely allied subject. He or she must be capable of competently teaching Chemistry A level but we would also welcome applications from candidates who have not had the opportunity teach A level so far in their career.
The successful candidate/s will be highly skilled and enthusiastic, with the ability to deliver excellent, effective subject lessons and will model a friendly, team centred approach whilst being committed to working in pursuit of success for our students and department, and the College itself.
We welcome applications from newly qualified or experienced teachers.
Please apply on our website: www.psc.ac.uk.
Closing date: 23:59 Monday 22 April 2024
Interview date: Monday 29 April 2024
We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny. All appointments are subject to two satisfactory references, the right to work in the UK and medical clearance being carried out formally with the successful candidate.
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About Peter Symonds College
Peter Symonds College is a sixth form provider in Winchester, Hampshire with approximately 4,000 students aged 16-19, the majority of whom are studying A level. There is also a thriving adult provision with around 3,000 enrolments each year, ranging from leisure to HE and including teacher training. The College has two co-educational boarding houses accommodating over 70 students, including those from the Falklands Islands overseas territory.
The town of Winchester has a population of 45,000, and is known for its landmark cathedral and for an exceptional range of cultural activities. It is frequently cited in surveys as one of the best places to live in the UK. The College is a five minute walk from Winchester rail station.
Principal
Sara Russell
Values and vision
'Counting in Ones' is our motto and is the key principle which guides everything we do. Value added is good and the large majority of our students progress to higher education, many to Russell Group universities. A large number of our students each year, usually around fifty, are able to secure places at the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Pastoral support is well resourced and students also benefit from an unusual range of music, sporting and other enrichment opportunities.
Ofsted
“Capacity to improve is outstanding. The outstanding performance identified at the last inspection has been maintained and aspects improved. Leadership and management are excellent and staff at all levels share a commitment to achieving the best for individual students. Managers and teachers are reflective and self-critical. Quality assurance procedures are highly effective in promoting continuous improvement.”
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