Chemistry Teacher
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DAThis job expired on 12 December 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 December 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 November 2021
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- View all Chemistryjobs
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS (inc London Fringe Allowance)
Chemistry Teacher job summary
CHEMISTRY TEACHER
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is seeking to appoint a capable and ambitious Chemistry teacher. The ideal candidate will know their subject but we are especially keen to attract candidates who perhaps are early in their teaching career or returning to the profession and want to develop their skills within a thriving and supportive Science Department. We are passionate about inclusion, creativity and enthusiasm for the discipline and deliver a broad curriculum that builds science skills through high quality teaching and ambitious expectations.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about Chemistry and how this can be taught in an inspiring way, developing a depth of learning and a genuine passion for the subject. We are looking for someone who can spark students’ enthusiasm for the subject, and help them to see the opportunities that come with a sound grasp of a core science subject.
The department attained strong results last summer, and we are looking to continue this upward trend moving forward.
Our ideal candidate will display:
• A passion for teaching chemistry with evidence of enabling students to surpass expectations.
• Experience in teaching Science at Key Stages 3-5 with a good curriculum knowledge and understanding of GCSE and A-Level requirements in the subject
• Experience of using data to push students to (and beyond) their targets.
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is a good school with a strong track record of achievement. We are part of the Endeavour MAT family of schools, and we pride ourselves on setting consistently high expectations, securing outstanding outcomes and delivering exceptional standards of teaching and learning for all.
As well as offering you a competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme, there are also many additional benefits of working within one of our Trust schools, some of which are summarised below:
• A supportive and collegiate staffing team
• A strategic programme of personalised CPD is offered, to help you plan your future career
• As a Trust with both selective and non-selective schools, staff secondment opportunities are available
• Access to a range of career enhancing qualifications including National Professional Qualifications (NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH and NPQEL), as well as industry specific qualifications e.g. AAT; BIFM and Masters degrees
• Staff social events
• Staff enrichment opportunities e.g. Art classes, Book Club and Sporting activities
• Opportunities to participate in a varied programme of school trips,
• A policy of promoting from within (where possible).
• Access to coaching and mentoring and an assortment of intra school and Trust to Trust collaborative opportunities
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 12 December with interviews from the following week. We can accommodate a start date from 01 January 2022 through to Easter.
Commitment to safeguarding
As a school we take safeguarding issues very seriously. The following gives an overview:
Safeguarding procedures in school are overseen by a member of the Senior Leadership Team, with a lead Governor responsible for ensuring that these procedures are in place and are monitored regularly.
The school has a designated DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) and a Safeguarding Team who meet regularly to discuss any ongoing safeguarding or welfare concerns.
All staff have received recognised training in safeguarding and child protection.
All staff, including non-teaching staff know the procedures for reporting safeguarding or welfare concerns
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About Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1079 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- recruitment@endeavour-mat.co.uk
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is a good school with a strong track record of achievement. We are part of the Endeavour MAT family of schools, and we pride ourselves on setting consistently high expectations, securing outstanding outcomes and delivering exceptional standards of teaching and learning for all.
Arranging a visit to Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
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