Chemistry Teacher
Katherine Warington School
Hertfordshire
- £33,075 - £50,471 per year
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2025
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2025
Job overview
About this Role
We have a unique opportunity for an ambitious and experienced Teacher of Chemistry with a 'can do' attitude who is looking to secure a leadership role within the Science department of our already over subscribed school that opened in September 2019. Candidates should have previous experience of teaching to GCSE, with a proven track record of raising the quality of teaching and learning, whilst demonstrating excellent subject knowledge coupled with an ability to delivery inspirational lessons.
The Role
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who:
· exude infectious enthusiasm and have a genuine passion for their subject
· are eager to embrace the challenge of taking on leadership responsibility
· are collaborative team players
· are keen to embrace innovative approaches towards all aspects of school life
· use research-driven teaching methods to inform their teaching
· are committed to securing the best outcomes for our students
· Can offer enrichment and extra-curricular experiences related to their subject and beyond
· are flexible in their approach to work and can adapt to new challenges
· thrive under pressure with an ability to prioritise multiple responsibilities
· possess analytical and problem-solving abilities
· can demonstrate excellent planning and organising skills
· are detail conscious and resilient
In return, you will have access to our staff benefits package including:
· An annual Flex Day to be taken on a day of your choice (with an additional day granted for every 4 years of service)
· Free parking on site
· Free use of the school gym
· Cycle to work scheme
· Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
· Access to our in-house team of Mental Health First Aiders
· Buddy system for new staff
· access to mentoring and CPD opportunities
· Regular staff socials
· Discounts with local businesses
· An opportunity to work with friendly and welcoming colleagues in a modern, aesthetically pleasing and forward-thinking environment.
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About Katherine Warington School
- Katherine Warington School
- Lower Luton Road, Harpenden
- Hertfordshire
- AL5 5FH
- United Kingdom
Katherine Warington School was established through the partnership of the three outstanding secondary schools in Harpenden: Roundwood Park, St George’s and Sir John Lawes, complemented by our additional partners: University of Hertfordshire and Rothamsted Research Centre.
Katherine Warington School is a modern school, using contemporary teaching methods supported by robust academic research allied with traditional core values. Central to our vision for the school is the shared belief that young people have the right to a transformational educational experience that will enable them to fulfil their potential and realise their ambitions. Talent is evenly distributed, opportunity isn’t. Our school has a culture that fosters and rewards success, inspires learning and engenders a shared belief amongst all members of the school community that nothing is impossible if it will improve learners’ life chances. We provide the highest quality teaching and learning to meet the needs and expectations of the Harpenden community. We nurture our students to be fully fledged members and leaders of our democratic society, ready when they leave us as young adults to make a positive impact on the world.
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