The Perse Upper School
Location
Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
The Perse is one of the country’s leading co-educational independent day schools, providing a high quality education to pupils aged 3-18 in Cambridge.
We are looking to appoint a high achieving chemist to join our popular, dynamic and successful Chemistry department. The successful candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm for science and be well placed to generate and sustain a high degree of motivation in all pupils. Chemistry teaching takes place in a suit of well-resourced laboratories. Practical work plays a key role in chemistry throughout all year groups, and it is at the heart of student learning. Pupils at The Perse School are intelligent, industrious, and intellectually curious and this is an exciting opportunity to motivate and inspire talented pupils in a fast-paced working environment.
Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website:
Closing date: 18th March at 9.00am but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.
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