Teacher of Chemistry

Teacher of Chemistry

Leicester Grammar School is one of the UK's top-performing co-educational HMC independent day schools. We have high expectations, but the success of our community stems, above all, from a culture of aspiration and care. Concerns over behaviour are rare; our pupils thrive in a calm and purposeful community, well supported and guided by staff and display a strong sense of respect for one another and for staff.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified teacher to join our talented Science team on a full-time basis, or part-time (0.8 FTE approx). The successful candidate will demonstrate strength and experience with teaching Chemistry to A-level. We are happy to consider both experienced candidates and those who are at an early stage of their career.

Chemistry is an important part of the core curriculum throughout the Lower School, with all pupils covering topics in Years 6 and 7 in Science where a single teacher delivers the Programme of Study across all three scientific disciplines. In Years 8 and 9 the individual scientific disciplines are introduced with all pupils studying Chemistry for two lessons per week so that topics can be covered in more detail in preparation for the challenge of the GCSE Chemistry course.

The sciences at Leicester Grammar School are very strong and very popular at both GCSE and A level, achieving outstanding examination results. Our aim is to provide pupils with a theoretical and practical framework through which they can explore and develop as scientists. Academic study for its own sake is valued as well as a means by which to interpret the wider world. All the sciences are taught through a medium of experimentation, practical studies and projects. At GCSE we offer our pupils the choice of taking all three separate sciences. Pupils are introduced to the key ideas from these during their Year 9. A large proportion of the Sixth Form study at least two Science subjects and many pupils go on to follow a Science-based career. Our Chemistry and Biology Departments encourage and support highly valued field work expeditions and co-curricular clubs to support pupil-learning.

The successful applicant will contribute fully to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the Science department and Leicester Grammar School generally.

To find full details about working within our Science Department, the role, the information pack, go to https://cvminder.com/2303h49z

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 24 April 2023. Interviews will be shortly afterwards. Please note that tours of the school form part of the interview for short-listed candidates. Also, references will be obtained prior to interview.

Leicester Grammar School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this is reflected in our safer recruitment procedures. Applicants must undergo safer recruitment checks, including checks with past employers, online searches and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate with Barred List check.