Teacher of Science
Kingswood House School
Surrey
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- Salary:
- Kingswood House own scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 20 September 2024
Job overview
Science Teacher
Start: January 2025
Salary: Kingswood House Scale
Location: Epsom, Surrey
Contract type: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 20th September
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 23rd September
Kingswood House is a leading day school for pupils up to GCSE, situated in a leafy suburb of Epsom, Surrey. Accredited by ISI as “Excellent in all areas”, we are proud to deliver an outstanding all-round education with a strong emphasis on character development, transferable skills and preparation for life beyond the school gate.
We seek an enthusiastic Science teacher to work alongside an experienced Head of Department who will work across the age and ability range and help champion the department. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching Science in the Senior School, and, for the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to take on a whole school coordinator responsibility as well as a form teacher position.
A contribution to the wider context of school life is essential and an interest in working within a genuinely mixed ability environment will be advantageous. The successful applicant will readily identify with the KHS ethos and demonstrate a passion for helping each boy or girl to achieve their full potential. This post is advertised elsewhere and the school reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note, a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role should accompany a completed Application Form and be sent to: s.witts@kingswoodhouse.org
Kingswood House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employing a workforce that reflects the cultural diversity of our society. We expect all staff to share these commitments. We offer great opportunities for professional development and further training. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
August 2024
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About Kingswood House School
Kingswood House is a co-educational, independent day school from age 7 to 16. The school educates 250 pupils on its three acre site in West Hill, Epsom, which is well-served by its proximity to Epsom mainline train station. The Headmaster, Mr Matthew Bryan, has been in post since April 2024. The school’s aims are to:
Develop the individual abilities of each child in a secure, caring and friendly environment where they are happy and motivated to learn and to appreciate the benefits of healthy living and physical fitness.
Encourage participation, enjoyment and success in all areas of the School’s curriculum to create a well-rounded, confident child who shows respect, tolerance and compassion towards people and the environment.
Help children develop self-worth and maturity so they are equipped to deal with life’s challenges and are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
Create a strong partnership between parents, children and staff to foster social awareness and to allow all members of the School community to feel valued and appreciated.
Accredited as “excellent in all areas” in their last full ISI inspection, Kingswood House is also endorsed by the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS) and the Society of Heads (SoH). The school’s values promote tolerance, respect and friendship and families are welcome from all faiths, or none.
At Kingswood House, there is a philosophy of inclusivity, tolerance and respect. All pupils are encouraged to participate in every aspect of school life and this provides a platform for them to grow in resilience and self-esteem. A rich variety of opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom, engenders an avid natural curiosity and propagates a willingness to try new things.
In 2018, Kingswood House was shortlisted for a prestigious Independent School of the Year award for the inception of its bespoke Kingswood House Way, a tapestry of values-based education, and the school has been nominated again as an Independent School of the Year finalist in 2021.
The three precepts of Respect, Integrity and Endeavour underpin the nucleus of “The Kingswood House Way”. Kingswood House believes that the need for young people to have emotional tools, such as resilience, as well as academic knowledge, has never been more important. The school’s strapline is “A Preparation for Life”. This philosophy is designed to ensure that Kingswood House pupils are well-prepared to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world beyond the school gate.
Founded in 1899, Kingswood House was formerly a preparatory school for boys up to the age of thirteen. In September 2016, the school embarked on its expansion up to GCSE and also moved to co-education in September 2021.
The school is organised across two divisions by age-range, each of which is served by its own divisional head who has an academic and pastoral overview on a day to day basis:
Upper Prep Year 5 – Year 8
Seniors Year 9 –Year 11
Kingswood House has, in recent years, cultivated a strong niche as a mainstream school with an exceptional level of academic and pastoral support for its pupils. The Study Centre is situated in the Main House and serves approximately 50% of the student body; it offers a broad range of inclusion and extension for boys and girls across the age and ability range.
Recent GCSE results show a high level of value-added and compare favourably with statistics from both the maintained and independent sectors. In 2021, the school’s leavers achieved 100% Level 9-4 with 66% Level 9-6 and all moved on to their sixth from destination of choice.
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