Teacher of Chemistry (maternity cover)

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher for this academically selective school. The person must be able to teach Chemistry across the 11-16 age range up to and including GCSE. This is a full-time maternity cover position starting in February 2025; it is anticipated that this will be a one-year contract.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and no experience of working in the independent sector is required. A willingness to participate in the wider life of the school, namely pastoral care duties and co-curricular activities, is expected. The post would suit a newly qualified entrant as well as a more experienced member of staff.

Early applications are most welcome; depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to bring the closing date and interviews forward.

The Chemistry Department 

The Chemistry department is a strong department currently consisting of seven full-time members of staff and one part-time colleague. The department has four fully fitted laboratories with excellent laboratory technician support. There is a strong emphasis on experimental practical work in lessons. 

Sciences are taught separately from entry in Year 7 through to Year 11, with most girls taking all three sciences to GCSE. AQA courses are followed at both GCSE and A level. Chemistry is one of the most popular subject choices at A level: there are four Chemistry groups in the Lower and Upper Sixth Form years, with around forty girls usually taking A-level Chemistry.  Results are excellent: in 2024 85% of girls achieved 9/8 at GCSE and 82% achieved A*/A at A level 

Many girls go on to study science-based courses at university, in stark contrast to national norms. Over the last three years, several girls have pursued science subjects at top Russell Group universities, with a significant number successfully gaining places to study Medicine each year. 

Staff promote Chemistry and the sciences through a variety of extra-curricular activities, including attendance at Sixth Form lectures at the University of Birmingham, and team and individual competitions.