Teacher of Physics
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Wakefield
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2021
Job overview
QEGS has a long and distinguished history educating bright students from a wide catchment centred on the cathedral city of Wakefield. Ours is a happy, vibrant school offering high quality facilities and a learning environment which is energetic, challenging and fun.
Required for September 2021, an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher to join our thriving and highly successful Physics department, part of our Mathematics and Science Faculty.
With modern technology and hands on learning in superb laboratories we aim to encourage independent learning and scientific thinking. The successful candidate will thrive on teaching highly motivated students across KS3, GCSE and A Level. The ability to offer some teaching of Mathematics and to contribute to the wider extra-curricular life of the school (eg sport) would also be advantageous.
This is a unique opportunity for an individual to work with talented pupils and dedicated staff.
The position is full time and permanent. Salary is MPS/UPS + a Wakefield Supplement. The Teachers’ Pension scheme is also applicable.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the recruitment section of our website www.wgsf.org.uk or by emailing the HR Department at jobs@wgsf.net
Closing Date: noon on Monday 17th May 2021
About Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
- 158 Northgate, Wakefield
- West Yorkshire
- WF1 3QY
- United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Junior School is an all-boys, non-denominational, independent junior school, located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The school has approximately 375 pupils, ranging from 4 to 11 years of age. The school first opened in 1591 as a grammar school, becoming a separate junior school in 1910. It is part of the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation, along with three other junior and senior schools, plus a nursery.
In 2011, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Junior School opened a pre-preparatory department, Centenary House, which resulted in the previous age range of 7-11 being lowered. The school has specialist facilities across many subject areas and is closely linked with Wakefield Cathedral.
Headteacher
Louise Gray Cert Ed MA
Views and vision
The junior school aims to promote moral values and instil a sense of community. Children are taught to respect others regardless of their gender, background or ethnicity. It provides a wide range of "boy-centred" opportunities for children during their time at the school, which help them to feel passionate and excited about learning.
The school offers a variety of teaching and learning styles to cater for all pupils, along with organising extra-curricular activities to ignite new interests and nurture talent.
ISI report
“All pupils display high levels of personal development. They are confident and self-aware, and demonstrate a strong moral compass. Pupils take their social responsibilities seriously and contribute effectively to the life of their school and to the world beyond. They have a strong cultural awareness and show a natural respect and tolerance towards those from different religious and cultural backgrounds”.
View Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Junior School’s latest ISI report
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