The Queen's School
Location
Cheshire West & Chester, Cheshire | United Kingdom
Job description
The Queen's School
The Queen’s School is a small academically selective independent girls’ school that is looking for a Head of Chemistry to commence in September 2024 on a full-time basis. The successful candidate must have the ability to teach KS3 science and chemistry up to A-Level.
They will be enthusiastic, passionate with the ability to inspire pupils to achieve the highest possible standards academically and personally.
The Chemistry Department
The Chemistry Department at The Queen’s School consists of two full-time and one part time member of teaching staff. There are two dedicated teaching laboratories serviced by a part time technician. All pupils and teaching staff have an iPad. The department is well resourced in terms of teaching materials. The school teaches AQA GCSE chemistry, AQA GCSE Trilogy (Dual Award) science and AQA A-Level chemistry. We are proud of our record of success in examinations (over 90% A*-B at A-Level and over 80% 9-6 at GCSE on average) and chemistry Olympiad.
Essential Requirements
· Very good honours degree in chemistry/chemistry related subject
· Ability to teach chemistry at A-level and GCSE
· Strong knowledge of development in chemistry
· Ability to provide relevant and relatable real-life chemistry examples
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Effective use of assessment for monitoring student progress and providing feedback for improvement
· Ability to fully utilise technology available to improve learning
· Ability to motivate pupils to realise their potential
· Strong organisational, personal time management and planning skills
· Commitment to maintain the caring and supporting ethos of the school
· Commitment to the highest standards of education, safeguarding and pastoral care for students
Salary
Salary will be determined according to experience
Benefits of working at The Queen’s School
In return for your commitment, the School offers:
· On-site parking if required
· Subsidised meals and refreshments available
· School fees discount
· The School offers all eligible teaching staff a pension scheme with Legal and General with an employer pension contribution of 15% of pensionable salary
· A strong sense of community
· Supportive SLT and colleagues
Please read all information provided before completing your application. All applications should be made electronically.
When completing your application, you should submit:
· The School’s official application form. Please note that applications will only be considered on the School’s application form.
· A letter of application, (no more than one side of A4) which should include your reasons for applying for the position.
· Please address to the Human Resources Department and submit by 9am on Wednesday 13 March 2024 by emailing: [email protected]
Key Dates
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 13 March 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 20 March 2024
Commencement date: September 2024
If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 20 March, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
It is the Queen’s School policy that feedback will not be given following application.
At Queen’s we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of several pre-employment checks, including but not limited to medical fitness, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, Children’s Barred list check, and satisfactory references.
In line with statutory requirements and KCSIE guidance, at the point of offer of a role, the School will undertake relevant checks on publicly available online and social media presences. Any concerns or issues arising from the checks will be discussed as part of the Safer Recruitment processes.
It is the School’s policy to employ the best qualified team and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of our team, including promotion and training, and not to discriminate against any person because of their race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion or religious belief, disability or age.
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