Science Teacher
Arnold House School
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 14 October 2024
Job overview
Arnold House was founded in 1905 in St John’s Wood. It is an independent preparatory school located in London, NW8, for boys from 3 to 13, and a member of IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools). In our recent EQI ISI inspection it was reported that pupils' academic achievement and personal development are both excellent.
We seek a well-qualified, and enthusiastic Science Teacher to share the teaching with the Head of Department in this popular and forward-thinking prep school. The Science Teacher will be responsible for engendering a love of all things scientific in the boys throughout the school and will work closely with other departments, such as PSHE. An academic background in chemistry would be an advantage.
A further comment from our ISI report stated that: 'Pupils are highly knowledgeable and have an avid thirst for learning. Their scientific understanding and knowledge are strongly developed.'
We offer a competitive salary and pension, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils, a good proportion of non-contact time and free lunches during term time. Our school is known for its family ethos and being a great place to work. We are committed to promoting and protecting the mental and physical health of all our staff.
About Arnold House School
Arnold House School is an independent Church of England primary school for boys aged 3-13, located in the St John's Wood area of north-west London. Arnold House School was established in 1905 with just nine pupils. Today there are eight year groups, each divided into two forms.
The school aims for class sizes of between 16 and 18. The main academic subjects are taught with a view to meeting the standards set by the Common Entrance syllabus, which relates to the demands of the national curriculum but with extra time devoted to French, classics and games.
Headmaster
Giles Tollit
Values and vision
Arnold House School aims to ensure that breadth and excellence remain the cornerstones of its approach to teaching and learning. Teachers strive to serve the best interests of pupils throughout the ability range.
The primary school sets high academic standards, values a supportive family ethos and aims to maintain a healthy balance between academic, artistic, pastoral, spiritual and sporting matters. The environment is relatively traditional, maintaining a degree of formality.
ISI report
“The school is highly successful in its promotion of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development within a generous Christian ethos. Pupils are given extensive opportunities to grow as confident and harmonious citizens with a strong sense of self, and tolerance of each other. Their moral and social awareness is excellent.”
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