Science Teacher - Biology and/or Chemistry

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby Senior School was founded in 2015 and is a member of the Inspired Education Group of Schools. There are approximately 450 boys on roll, all of whom study at least one language for 5 years and we regularly add at least 0.5 of a grade Value Added at both IGCSE and A Level. Our students achieve grades that allow them to gain places at top UK universities such as; Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, Durham and UCL and universities aboard such as the University of Chicago, UPenn, Bocconi in Milan and the IE Business School Madrid. 

The School was founded to offer a progressive education in the heart of London. The School’s focus on providing an all-round education means that high standards are expected of the boys in all areas of school life. The School provides the boys with a broad educational experience, which includes Philosophy and Thinking Skills in the curriculum, to ensure that they are able to think critically and to problem solve but also to ensure they can be creative and collaborative in their approach, so that they develop a sense of social responsibility and respect for others. Our skilled staff, who have a wealth of experience, are preparing to send our pupils to leading universities in the UK, the US and elsewhere.

At Wetherby Senior School we seek to employ highly professional teachers with the ability and commitment to enhance the life of the School and to work effectively and collaboratively with all members of the School community to further establish and develop the School. Our emphasis on educating the whole boy means that all members of staff are expected to contribute to the pastoral care of a group of students as a Form Tutor as well as contributing to the School’s co-curricular activities.

The post represents an exciting opportunity for a teacher with the necessary vision and ambition to help the School offer a first rate academic education for boys. As a teacher at Wetherby you will have the opportunity to build your experience of working with a team of specialists and to develop the teaching of Biology and/or Chemistry in interesting and innovative ways, with the support of the Head of Science. The post would suit a talented newly qualified teacher or one with a couple of years’ experience looking to develop their careers but applications are, of course, welcome from more experienced colleagues who would like the freedom and challenge of working in a newly-established school. Teaching staff at Wetherby Senior School have experience of teaching in both the maintained and independent sectors and colleagues looking to move into independent education are warmly encouraged to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibility for high standards of teaching and learning within the classroom, including:
• High expectations of pupils in every aspect of their work
• Establishing effective methods of assessment of pupils' work and using them to enhance learning
• A contribution to the development of the Science Department, including:
• Teaching Biology and/or Chemistry up to and including GCSE, and to A Level for a suitably qualified applicant
• A willingness to teach some general science at KS3 where required
• An effective contribution to pastoral care in the School, including:
• If required being a Tutor to a group of boys to support their academic and personal development.
• Undertaking supervisory duties in the school as required.
• An effective contribution to the co-curricular programme:
• Depending on the interests and abilities of each teacher, offer one or more activities as part of the co-curricular programme. This might, for example, involve assisting with sport or drama, running an academic or cultural society or helping with Community Service.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

1. Have outstanding subject knowledge, academic qualifications and to be able to communicate their enthusiasm.
2. Be able to deliver dynamic and effective lessons to the full ability range of pupils at the School.
3. Highly effective communication skills for interacting with all members of the School community.
4. A genuine commitment to pastoral care and the welfare and safeguarding of pupils.
5. Interests and abilities that can enhance the School’s co-curricular programme.
6. Excellent inter-personal skills.
7. Excellent administrative, organisational, and IT skills.

In addition to your interest in this role, you might also be interested in our annual in-person global career event, taking place in London on Saturday 18th January 2025. This school and up to 35 other schools from across the UK and international Inspired Education network will be attending and looking to speak to people seeking a new teaching role from August 2025. For more information and to register your interest in the event, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/3761/

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.