Teacher of Science
Glenalmond College
Perth and Kinross
- £29,216 - £46,305 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 12 April 2024
Job overview
Job Description:
We are looking to appoint a teacher of Science for a September 2024 start. The successful candidate should be able to teach two sciences up to GCSE level, and one science to A-level, and be registered or eligible to be registered with GTC Scotland
Package Description
We offer:
- A competitive salary
- Teacher's pension scheme
- Free staff lunches during term time
- Employee assistance programme
- Complimentary refreshments during hours of work
- A great working environment as part of a developing team and the possibility of opportunities for the role to grow.
- Fee concessions are available for staff children who attend Glenalmond and there are various reciprocal arrangements with local Prep schools
Main Responsibilities
The Role
- To teach an academic timetable as stipulated by the examination boards
- To monitor pupil attendance and academic performance
- To take responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in science within and beyond the curriculum
- To ensure all pupils are motivated and are given opportunities to develop their creative talents in a positive, innovative and effective working environment
- To ensure that all departmental documentation is collated and securely managed with Data Protection in mind and available for inspection when required
- A willingness to be committed to a boarding school ethos ; the successful applicant will be expected to take a tutor group and to assist with evening duties in a boarding house, normally one evening per week.
- To teach an academic timetable of GCSE, Higher and A-level courses as stipulated by the examinations boards. Teaching also takes place on Saturday mornings (except leave out weekends which occur twice per term).
- To participate fully in the culture of the school which will include pastoral duties, boarding house duties, form tutor duties, extra-curricular responsibilities and other school duties. This includes Saturday afternoon extra-curricular responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
Personal and Professional Qualities Sought
- A proven track record of excellence in the delivery of Science
- A candidate who will be able to work collaboratively and productively with staff from other disciplines when required.
- A qualified teacher of Science (either Chemistry, Biology or Physics) with a passion for the subject and the ability to teach another science to GCSE.
- Ability to lead and inspire others
- Excellent communication (oral and writ ten), interpersonal and listening skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- An in-depth understanding of life in a Boarding School
- Demonstrable experience of pastoral care provision
- The ability to represent the school to parents, external agencies and professional bodies
- A willingness to embrace continual, personal professional development
About the school/organisation
Glenalmond College is an inspiring place to live and work. The community atmosphere and warmth of welcome are matched by the commitment and professionalism of our staff, who are key to the success of the school.
Glenalmond welcomes boys and girls, aged 12 to 18, as boarders or day pupils. Most of our pupils are British, but we also have a number of pupils from up to 16 different countries around the world. There are up to 400 pupils at Glenalmond College, an almost even balance of boys and girls.
Glenalmond offers a rigorous model of education with international currency. A curriculum of breadth and depth, balancing a core of facilitating subjects with a variety of options to inform, challenge and ignite passions and recognise developments in technology.
Our purpose at Glenalmond is to help make the world a better place. That aim hasn’t changed at a ll since our foundation way back in 1847, an! d we shar! e Ralph Waldo Emerson’s definition of success:
“To laugh often and much…to appreciate beauty…to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better…to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived.”
About Glenalmond College
The College is built on the south bank of the River Almond, from the north bank of which rise the Grampians. It is about 50 miles north of Edinburgh and 10 miles from both Perth and Crieff.
The College Buildings, grouped round a cloistered quadrangle, comprise the Chapel, Hall, Library, houserooms and studies, study bedrooms, classrooms. A separate block houses additional classrooms, a purpose built Science Centre and a Theatre. A few yards away are the Art School and the Design and Technology Centre. Next to these are the Music practise rooms.
The Sports Complex consists of squash courts, a strength and conditioning suite, an indoor sports hall and a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness suite and an indoor .22 range.
Houses. There are 4 houses for boys and 3 houses for girls. The organisation of all the Houses is the same, each having accommodation for resident Housestaff. Senior boys and girls have study-bedrooms or studies of their own.
Religion. The College is an Episcopalian foundation and has a splendid Chapel. However all denominations are welcomed.
Admission. Boys and girls enter the College between the ages of 13 and 14 via the Common Entrance Examination or Entrance Scholarship papers. Pupils leaving Primary Schools may qualify by tests and examinations for junior entry at rising 12. Girls and boys may also qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, or at other points during their school career.
Curriculum. In the first 3 years all pupils take a wide range of subjects up to the GCSE with English, Mathematics, a modern language and the 3 Sciences as core subjects. Greek, Spanish, German, Art, Drama, Music, Design/Technology, History, Geography, Latin, Computer Science, Physical Education are optional subjects to GCSE and beyond. Each pupil is guided by a tutor.
The Sixth Form provides specialist courses in Arts and Sciences leading to GCE A-Level and also a selection of SQA Higher Levels. Lectures from outside speakers on social, economic and cultural subjects of topical interest take place regularly.
Economics, Business Studies, Theatre Studies, History of Art, and Politics are now fully established in the Sixth Form.
Careers. Over 90% of pupils qualify for entry to university; some go direct to professional careers, industry, the Services, etc. Great emphasis is placed on careers guidance: careers talks, visits and advice along with a well-stocked careers room assist pupils in their choice. Most pupils take careers aptitude tests at age 16.
Art, Drama and Music. Music plays a central part in the life of the school: there is an Orchestra as well as smaller String, Woodwind and Brass Groups. A large Choir and Choral Society perform at the College, in Perth and in Edinburgh. The Concert Society arranges recitals and concerts at the College; frequent visits are made to concerts in Perth and elsewhere. There is a Pipe Band.
The Drama and Art departments flourish, in conjunction with the well-established Design and Technology Centre. Art, Music as well as Design/Technology form part of the normal curriculum and can be taken at GCSE and A level.
Games and Recreations. Rugby, Hockey and Lacrosse are played in the Michaelmas Term and there is a wide variety of activities to choose from in the Lent Term including Football. In Summer Term the sports are Cricket, Athletics, Shooting, Tennis and Golf. Shooting on the Miniature Ranges takes place during the two winter terms. There is a large indoor heated Swimming Pool and pupils are trained in personal survival and Lifesaving. There are also Squash Courts, Tennis Courts, a private Golf Course, and two full-size all-weather pitches for hockey and tennis.
During the Summer, pupils have the opportunity to explore the hills and the neighbouring countryside.
Combined Cadet Force. There is a contingent of the Combined Cadet Force which has strong links with the Armed Forces and the Royal Regiment of Scotland (Black Watch Battalion) in particular. The ceremonial dress, as worn by the Pipe Band for example, is the Highland dress with the Murray of Atholl tartan.
Army and Air sections, with a Pre-Service section for Junior Pupils, are organised on the basis of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Shooting and Adventure Training figure prominently; pupils may also be engaged on Conservation, Community Service Work or Mountain Awareness Group.
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