Teacher of Science

Part Time (approx 0.5 FTE pro rata)

This is an opportunity for a well-qualified Teacher of Science to play a key role teaching Science across the Senior School of a leading independent girls’ day school.

The role does not require a specialist in a specific subject, but the ability to teach Biology and Chemistry to at least GCSE would be beneficial. 

The role will include teaching a unified Science course at Year 7-8 and individual Science subjects from Year 9, including a specialism subject to A Level (and possibly Oxbridge entrance).

The role would suit a well-qualified graduate scientist with a passion for teaching and excellent subject knowledge. The successful candidate will also have a strong understanding of the curriculum and a commitment to continuing professional development, as well as being efficient and organised.

If you can inspire pupils and have exciting ideas about the teaching of Science and the ways in which the subject can be further developed, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

About the School:

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is one of the oldest girls’ schools in the country, with a tradition of pioneering in girls’ education going back to its foundation in 1878. 

Our school is situated in Hardingstone, just outside the town of Northampton, in a leafy site with extensive playing fields and spacious buildings that were purpose built when the school moved from the town centre in 1992.  The transport links are excellent, with easy access from the M1 and Northampton rail station a short taxi ride away.  The school is a popular choice in the local vicinity and girls also join us from areas further afield, such as Milton Keynes, Warwickshire and Bedfordshire.  

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Free lunches during term time
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

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Applications should be submitted by Friday 12 March 2021 at midday at the latest; however, applications may be considered in advance of the deadline.

Interviews will be held week commencing 15 March 2021.

The GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.