Teacher of Science

Full time (Part time considered)

Required an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher of Science. The ideal candidate will be able to offer Science in the Prep and Senior School (Years 5 to 11). The opportunity arises due to expansion and retirement and the position is offered full-time although substantial part-time may be considered (no less than 70%). All subject specialisms are welcomed (Chemistry would be an advantage) and the opportunity exists for a suitable candidate to take on the role of Head of Senior Science (Years 9-11). Early applications are encouraged. 

St Edmund’s is an expanding and successful school of 540+ girls and boys aged 2 to 16 and there are currently nine members of the Science department. The school participates in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Staff children may be educated at the school at a discount of up to 85% of the normal tuition fees. Early applications are encouraged. 

St Edmund’s is thriving with numbers the highest in its 149 year history. Average class sizes are small, circa fifteen pupils. In 2022 our students posted a 99% GCSE pass rate (grades 4–9) against a national average of 73%. The proportion of grades awarded at 7-9 was 67% compared to a national average of 26%. Passes at grade 9 were 24% and approximately half of students achieved seven or more grades 7–9. In the Science Department, 100% of students scored grades 7-9 in Biology and Physics, whilst in Chemistry 92% achieved grades 7-9. 

In the recent Parent Power league tables from The Times & Sunday Times, the school was ranked 3rd in the category “Top fee-paying schools with no 6th Form.”

The school was inspected by ISI in June 2021 and the key findings were:

The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.

• Pupils develop high levels of knowledge, skills and understanding as they progress through the school.
• Pupils are adept and confident communicators.
• Pupils have outstanding attitudes to their learning and are determined to succeed. Pupils achieve well in a wide variety of curricular and co-curricular activities.

The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.

• Pupils develop strong self-confidence and self-knowledge from an early age.
• Pupils demonstrate kindness and compassion towards one another and are highly respectful. Pupils are confident and considered decision makers.
• Pupils contribute enthusiastically to help create a strong and vibrant school community.

The full report is available via our website (www.saintedmunds.co.uk)

A combined information and application form may be obtained from Richard Taylor (Deputy Head Academic) by email at rmat@saintedmunds.co.uk or by phone on 01428 604808. 

Closing date: Monday 30 January 2023, although earlier applications are encouraged. 

Interviews will take place in early February 2023. 

Applications by email are preferred. Applications via TES are NOT accepted. 

Please note that the school takes very seriously its responsibility for safeguarding the children in its care and the successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced CRB/DBS vetting.