Teacher of Science
Thorpe House School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2023
- Apply by:
- 22 December 2022
Job overview
From April 2023 (or as soon thereafter)
We are looking for an innovative and inspirational member of staff to teach Science from Year 6 to GCSE level. Candidates should be able to teach two sciences to GCSE Level and ideally one to A Level.
The school prides itself on empowering each pupil to achieve his potential and candidates must be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the subject through engaging lessons.
A candidate pack and application form are available below.
Closing date is 09:00hrs on Thursday, 22nd December and interviews will take place week commencing Monday, 2nd January.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.
Thorpe House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo child protection screening, including references and appropriate DBS checks.
Thorpe House School is committed to equality of opportunity and applications from all suitably-qualified individuals are encouraged.
Attached documents
About Thorpe House School
Thorpe House School is an all-through independent school in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, teaching boys aged 4-16. The Lower School (up to Year 5) operates on its own site and the Middle School (Years 6 to 8) and the Upper School (Years 9 to 11) are based on the main site. The school has excellent facilities including a seven-acre games field, covered swimming pool and a new multi-purpose hall offering additional classroom space and increased indoor sporting opportunities.
Headmaster
Jake Burnett
Vision
Our educational approach encourages boys to achieve to the best of their potential, but also be responsible members of their local and global community. We provide a warm, vibrant and nurturing environment with small classes, excellent pastoral care and welcoming staff who work in partnership with parents. Kindness, compassion, respect, politeness and resilience are traditional values that we expect the boys to adhere to and our school motto highlights the importance of hard work and tenacity.
ISI report
“Pupils’ personal development is excellent, in accordance with the aims of the school, and is supported by high levels of care and strong welfare procedures. Pupils are tolerant and respectful of each other’s differences and collaborate very well when working together. Older pupils develop supportive relationships with younger pupils. Staff provide excellent support and guidance and pupils say that they are very happy in school and value the help and support they receive. Pupils’ keen interest in being responsible citizens is evident in their strong charitable giving.”
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