Teacher of Chemistry (fixed term maternity cover)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Suitably qualified to teach in Chemistry with a PGCE and QTS (E)
• Able to teach Chemistry at KS3,KS4 and KS5 (E)
• Strive to deliver a high quality learning experience for all students (E)
• Believe all students can achieve to a high standard (E)
• Have energy, enthusiasm, flexibility and determination to succeed (E)
• Have good interpersonal and organisation skills (E)
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (E)
• Have a strong commitment to the school’s Jesuit ethos and values (E)
• Have a strong commitment to your own Continuous Professional Development (E)
• Good level of digital literacy (E)
• Efficient administration and positive communication skills (E)

What the school offers its staff

• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• Staff laptops and individual docking work stations.
• Classrooms with interactive touch digital screen smart boards.
• Excellent CPD opportunities for sustained success.
• Free access to employee assistance programme.
• Situated minutes from Wimbledon Common and Village, with exceptional facilities on site for staff including swimming pool and gym.
• Onsite refectory serving staff all day
• Great transport links with Bus, Train, Tube and Tram stops nearby.
• A cycle scheme
• Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations.

Further details about the role

The College is seeking to employ a well-qualified, enthusiastic and motivational teacher to teach Chemistry. The successful candidate will have the capacity to bring innovative ideas to the classroom and show a strong record of raising student attainment through their teaching.

The successful candidate will be required to teach KS3 Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and Chemistry at GCSE & A Level.

Science has a consistent record of outstanding results with both Attainment and Progress significantly above the national average. Progression into Sixth Form is consistently high, with large numbers of pupils choosing to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics at A Level.

Applications are welcome from both experienced and newly qualified teachers able to teach throughout the age and ability range.

Interviews will take place as soon as is practicable after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to prepare and deliver a 50 minute lesson followed by an interview. There will also be an opportunity to tour the school.

References will be requested prior to interview. Any queries regarding the recruitment and application processshould be directed to the College Secretary([email protected])

We will withdraw the advert if a suitable candidateis found in advance of the deadline so please apply as soon as possible.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Wimbledon College we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We make every effort to provide an environment in which children and adults feel safe, secure, valued and respected, and feel confident to talk if they are worried, believing they will be effectively listened to. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. Child protection forms part of the school’s safeguarding policy.