Teacher of Chemistry
Oxford High School for Girls GDST
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- The GDST has its own competitive salary scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 18 June 2023
Job overview
The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to join our team as Teacher of Chemistry. The successful candidate will be a leading practitioner who can inspire pupils, has an obvious passion for teaching Chemistry and a track record of outstanding pupil outcomes at both GCSE and A Level. The role may also suit someone new to teaching who demonstrates great potential and an aptitude for teaching.
The successful candidate will teach Chemistry from Years 9-13, and Science to Years 7 and 8 as required. All teachers at OHS are involved in the delivery of pastoral care as form tutors and are expected to make contributions to both the co- and extra-curricular life of the school.
The Department:
All girls study science at GCSE (most study Triple Science) and Chemistry is one of the most popular subjects at A Level. Pupil results are excellent throughout and many pupils aspire to read related subjects at university. The Chemistry Department has five members of staff, one dedicated technician and two fully equipped, spacious laboratories.
A wide range of co- and extra-curricular opportunities are provided to challenge and support girls, many in conjunction with the Biology and Physics Departments who work closely together as the Science Faculty. More information is contained within the candidate information pack.
About the School:
Since its foundation nearly 150 years ago, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education.
Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our students are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community.
Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 18th June 2023.
Interviews will take place on (or before) the week commencing 19th June 2023. We reserve the right to interview as applications are received and close the advert before the deadline so early applications are encouraged.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
About Oxford High School for Girls GDST
- Oxford High School for Girls GDST
- Belbroughton Road, Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX2 6XA
- United Kingdom
Oxford High School is an independent, non-denominational, all-through school for girls without nursery and with sixth form, situated in three sites in Summertown, North Oxford. It is one of 26 members of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust), meaning it is governed by the council and operates according to the trust’s policy. The school provides 906 places for primary, secondary and sixth-form students aged 4-19.
Oxford High School was founded in 1875 and is the oldest girls' school in the city.
Headteacher
Mrs Marina Gardiner Legge
Values and Vision
Oxford High believes it balances academic rigour with the chance for girls to explore their creativity and adventurous side, resulting in an encouraging and vibrant school full of high-achieving girls. As with other GDST schools, it aims to be an educational institution that shows principles, boldness, a strong network community and a girls-first attitude.
ISI
“The quality of pupils’ achievements is exceptional. Oxford High School is highly successful in meeting its aim to encourage girls to be ambitious in all areas of life and has fully met the recommendation from the previous inspection to maintain the high standards of learning and personal development. Pupils reach very high standards in their GCSE, International GCSE and A-level examinations and in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), and most are successful in achieving their first choice of course at highly selective universities.”
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