Teacher of Chemistry with Physics

TEACHER OF CHEMISTRY WITH PHYSICS  for September 2017  

Salary by negotiation and dependent on skills, attributes and qualifications of the successful candidate.  Applications are welcomed from experienced and newly qualified teachers. Ashford School is a leading co-educational independent school for day and boarding pupils.  

We require a well-qualified, highly-motivated and inspirational Chemistry Teacher with the imagination, commitment and ambition to challenge our students to enjoy Chemistry, and with the insight and enthusiasm to convey its intricacies in an engaging and adventurous way.   

With at least a good degree in Chemistry or a related subject, you should be accustomed to or capable of guiding students of the highest ability.  Ability, character and drive are critical factors.  The ability to also teach Physics to GCSE is essential, and if you can also offer Biology and/or Computer Science we would be delighted to hear from you.  

In return, you will enjoy a welcoming, comfortable and well-resourced environment and be provided with assistance from a range of support staff.  All teachers act as tutors and are expected to contribute to the co-curricular life of the School.  

Ashford School, part of United Learning, is one of the UK's leading coeducational, independent schools and was voted Independent School of the Year 2010/11 and again in 2014/15.  The School was endorsed as outstandingly successful in every category during the most recent inspection in 2014.  In September 2014, Ashford School became a Teaching School, only one of four Independent Schools in the UK to do so.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.