Teacher of Chemistry

Rossall School is among the most successful and prestigious independent boarding and day schools in the North West with flourishing pupil numbers.

With an enticing and highly aspirational culture, Rossall School is offering opportunities for exceptional educators to come and work with supremely talented, inspiring and compassionate professionals to teach our hard working, ambitious and delightful pupils.

We are seeking an inspiring, enthusiastic Teacher of Chemistry to join our dynamic Science department from January 2025. 

The successful applicant will be an outstanding teacher with a strong commitment to ensuring that all pupils achieve excellent examination results (from a value-added perspective) and develop their passion and interest in this multifaceted, vital subject. 

This would be a fantastic opportunity for an ECT or Trainee teacher to join a highly supportive, hugely successful and strong department.

The Trainee Teacher Graduate Programme can be viewed here: https://rossall.org.uk/job-vacancies/ 

The Science Faculty consists of 11 teaching members of staff and a number of technicians. The individual sciences are taught from Year 9 and the majority of pupils sit GCSEs in the three separate sciences. Biology, Chemistry and Physics are popular options at both A Level and within the IBDP. 

Classrooms are well equipped with interactive televisions in every classroom. The subject is well resourced and members of the faculty work collaboratively to develop resources, share good practice and ensure excellent student progress through careful tracking and monitoring. 

The Chemistry department is a vibrant and integral part of the Science department that aims to help all pupils achieve their potential in the subject. We pride ourselves on the frequency and quality of practical work that underpins all aspects of lessons and helps build technical, analytical and problem solving skills into all the various courses offered. Our 6th form pupils have an excellent record in the RSC Young Analyst competition and Chemistry Olympiad and as a department we contribute to the varied STEM courses and competitions younger students enter. We personally mentor pupils looking to apply for Chemistry based degrees and have a consistent record of success.

Deadline for submission of applications: 12.00 noon on Monday 22nd July 2024

Early applicants may be offered an interview before the closing date

Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the School. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online check will also be conducted.

The School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here: https://rossall.org.uk/policies/