Teacher of Chemistry
Sir William Perkins's School
Surrey
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Start date – asap
- Apply by:
- 5 March 2023
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Chemistry required to support the further development of our thriving and vibrant Chemistry Department which boasts highly motivated students and an excellent academic record.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach through the school from Year 7 to 13. This is a full-time, permanent vacancy to start in September 2023.
About the Department:
The Chemistry, Physics and Biology Departments work closely together, and are taught as three separate subjects all through the School. They each have three or four teachers, and there are three technicians who work with all three departments. Each department has well-equipped laboratories plus two Sixth Form science laboratories. Students start IGCSE Chemistry, Physics and Biology in Year 9, heading towards three Edexcel IGCSE science qualifications. In the Sixth Form, students study the AQA Physics, OCR Biology and Edexcel Chemistry specifications. The school has an excellent reputation for Science and a large proportion choose to study Science in the Sixth Form and at University, including Oxbridge.
Students follow directed courses with numerous enrichment opportunities, including the opportunity to take part in the school Science Fair, Engineering Schemes and the British Physics Olympiad. These allow for the development of independent learning and many cross curricular thinking skills. Students are given the opportunity to do an Extended Project in addition to their A level courses, with many interesting scientific topics amongst those chosen. The department is committed to the development of all students, allowing them to reach their potential.
About us:
Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing, academically selective, independent girls’ school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years. The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA. It is located on an attractive 12- acre site situated on the outskirts of Chertsey, a two-minute walk from the railway station and very near to the junction of the M3 and M25.
The School offers a supportive working environment with good opportunities for CPD and personal development.
About you:
We are looking for someone who:
- Is either a new entrant to the profession, someone seeking to broaden or deepen their experience or an individual looking to make the transition into the independent sector.
- Has a passion for teaching Chemistry
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner
- Has good organisational and time management skills
- Has a good knowledge of Teaching and Learning issues reflected in classroom practice
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 5 March 2023
Interviews will be held in the week beginning 6th March or week beginning 13th March.
How to apply
Please contact the hr@swps.org.uk if you require an electronic copy of the application form to be sent separately.
Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
Sir William Perkins’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Sir William Perkins's School
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Welcome to Sir William Perkins's School
Where Generosity, Curiosity and Ambition thrive and Great Things are expected
At Sir William Perkins’s School, students are at our heart. We expect the best from them and in return they can expect the best from us – both in terms of teaching of the highest quality, and in receiving the tailored support and attention they need to achieve.
We know our students, their talents, hopes and aspirations; and in turn we seek staff who actively encourage our students to explore their interests and achieve their potential in an innovative and inspiring atmosphere.
Founded in 1725, we are a warm and friendly independent girls’ school for 600 students aged 11-18. Set in 13 acres of attractive green-belt grounds in Surrey, SWPS is a beautiful environment with first-rate facilities, in which both staff and students flourish.
Easily reached by road or public transport, we are a two-minute walk from Chertsey Train Station, with direct links to London Waterloo and surrounding towns.
The power of potential
We challenge each student to explore their potential through academic aspiration and active participation. We teach our students to expect Great Things of themselves, because we know every individual is capable of Great Things.
Academic success is always our priority, but education should be about far more than achieving top grades. We believe in educating the whole person and equipping our students with the confidence to make their mark on the world.
We encourage students to become involved in the many co-curricular activities on offer. Taking every opportunity to develop their interests and creativity, their interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills, to be forward-thinking and to reach into the wider community.
A SWPS student is:
- Generous with their thoughts, their gifts and their time.
- Curious about their world and their future.
- Ambitious for themselves and for others.
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