Head of Chemistry

Location

Harrow, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Mount Park Avenue

Harrow on the Hill

London, HA1 3HX

Tel: 0208 422 8040

Website: 

Principal: Andrew Parkin MA

Head of Chemistry

Start August 27th 2024

Salary – Sixth Form College Association Salary Scale, points 1 to 9 +TLR 3 £3750, + Outer London Allowance

We require for the next academic year, a well-qualified, experienced and enthusiastic teacher of Chemistry to lead this high achieving and very popular subject.  We currently have over 400 students studying the A level chemistry programme (AQA) in modern, purpose-built laboratories, supported by a team of specialist technicians. 

There are excellent connections with the London universities, and students have many opportunities to attend talks and events organised by them either in person or online. Our most able and ambitious students have the opportunity to sit the prestigious Chemistry Olympiad and there are also events open to all students, such as the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge competition. The vast majority of Chemistry students go on to study at university a science related subject, with a sizeable number achieving places on Medicine related programems.

St. Dominic’s is an inspirational place to work. The staff team are dedicated and gifted practitioners and the students are hard-working, committed and highly motivated individuals. We promote excellence in all that we do and our culture and ethos permeates all aspects of College life. 

An application form can be downloaded from the College website. For further details please email Jacqueline Brosnan, College Business Manager at [email protected]

Deadline for completed applications – Friday March 22nd at 12 noon and interviews week commencing March 25th.  Candidates will be required to teach a lesson

Safer Recruitment at St. Dominic’s

St Dominic’s is committed to the safeguarding of its students and staff and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete the Disclosure procedure at the enhanced level. It is a criminal offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post. The College’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this document in full.

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The safeguarding responsibilities of this post have been outlined in the and person specification.

St. Dominic’s is an equal opportunities employer.

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