Teacher of Chemistry

The successful candidate for this post will have extremely high standards, be enthusiastic, able to communicate effectively and be passionate about Chemistry. They will be expected and supported to teach Chemistry across the age range from Key Stage Three to Sixth Form, and it would be desirable if they were willing and able to teach another Science at Key Stage Four.

Applicants with a strong Chemistry or related background are welcome to apply. All candidates are expected to have, or will have the potential to become an inspiring classroom practitioner and will show an active interest in the development of student learning, their own pedagogical skills and teaching best practice. They will be able to contribute to the development of the Chemistry curriculum and teaching resources.

The strongest candidates will be eager to support the co-curricular Chemistry provision, either taking on leading roles in our current projects or bringing their own. This would include monitoring students who wish to apply to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities and clubs such as MedSoc, competitions, seminars, trips and visits. Applications are welcome from energetic teachers at any stage in their careers.

This role may also involve teaching across the Science department, depending on the time table requirements.

Employment Status: Permanent

Start Date: January 2025

Closing Date: 0900 Monday 23 September 2024

Longlist Teams Interviews: Thursday 26 September 2024

Shortlist on site Interviews: Wednesday 2 October 2024

Early applications are advised as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

Completed application forms and cover letters must be emailed to hr@stdunstans.org.uk.

For further details, please visit Vacancies at St Dunstan's College in Catford, South London (stdunstans.org.uk)

St Dunstan's College reflects the diverse location in which it is situated. In a recent review of our racial diversity by 'Flair Impact', we were found to be the most racially diverse school out of their client base of over 30 British independent schools. We see diversity to be of intrinsic and essential value to the contemporary, ambitious and forward-thinking education we offer at St Dunstan's. We encourage applications from people who share this view, and from professionals of all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are a school that places individuality and identity at the heart of what we do.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. As this role involves 'regulated activity' with children the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure application. Employment will be conditional upon the College being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS check and the outcome of all other checks.

The College will also carry out a check of the Children's Barred List on the successful applicant. Applicants should be aware that it is unlawful for the College to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so.

This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

St Dunstan's Trustee Limited (registered number 14407568) on behalf of St Dunstan's Educational Foundation (registered number 312747).

The successful candidate for this post will have extremely high standards, be enthusiastic, able to communicate effectively and be passionate about Chemistry. They will be expected and supported to teach Chemistry across the age range from Key Stage Three to Sixth Form, and it would be desirable if they were willing and able to teach another Science at Key Stage Four.

Applicants with a strong Chemistry or related background are welcome to apply. All candidates are expected to have, or will have the potential to become an inspiring classroom practitioner and will show an active interest in the development of student learning, their own pedagogical skills and teaching best practice. They will be able to contribute to the development of the Chemistry curriculum and teaching resources.

The strongest candidates will be eager to support the co-curricular Chemistry provision, either taking on leading roles in our current projects or bringing their own. This would include monitoring students who wish to apply to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities and clubs such as MedSoc, competitions, seminars, trips and visits. Applications are welcome from energetic teachers at any stage in their careers.

This role may also involve teaching across the Science department, depending on the time table requirements.