Teacher of Chemistry
Whitgift School
Croydon
- New
- Salary:
- Generous package dependent on qualifications and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 25 September 2024
Job overview
We seek to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated graduate to join a dynamic, friendly and highly successful department. Examination results are excellent in this subject and applicants will:
- have excellent subject knowledge
- have the skills to promote a collaborative learning culture to maintain high standards
- be able to demonstrate a talent for motivating and enthusing young learners to achieve their best
- have excellent planning and preparation skills
- have the ability to problem-solve and manage classroom behaviour effectively
- be resilient under pressure
- have excellent written and verbal communication skills
The post is suitable for experienced teachers as well as those new to the profession who may be able to participate in our highly-regarded Initial Teacher Training programme. There is a proactive culture of supporting and developing talented and inspiring teachers. Additional responsibility as Second in Department may be available for the right candidate.
Staff are expected to contribute fully to the co-curricular life of the School and this is reflected in the salary offered. A strong commitment to the pastoral system is also anticipated.
In return we offer a generous salary and benefits package including membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (including Life Assurance cover), Employee Discount Club, discount on school fees for the Foundation Schools (permanent posts only), access to our on-site gym, membership of a healthcare plan, a range of family-friendly benefits and season ticket loan. Accommodation may be available. Assistance is offered towards removal expenses etc., up to £1,000 in total.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.
For further information and an online application form, please visit www.whitgift.co.uk/vacancies. For any queries, please contact Sian Herring, Head of Chemistry, on 020 8688 9222 or email seh@whitgift.co.uk. Alternatively, telephone the Human Resources Department on 020 8688 9222 or email SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk.
Applications will be reviewed daily, and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Closing Date 25 September 2024, Midday
Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent day and boarding schools, set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast. We are proud to be able to offer:
- a unique, tailor-made education for boys aged 10-18
- beautiful and historic parkland site with outstanding facilities
- a record of outstanding academic achievement
- superb facilities for over 40 sports, an exciting performing arts programme and a wide range of co-curricular activities
- excellent pastoral care.
Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and social media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities).
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About Whitgift School
Whitgift is an outstanding independent day and boarding school for boys aged 10 to 18. Successive inspections have ranked Whitgift amongst Britain's finest schools. Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent day and boarding schools, based in 45-acres of beautiful parkland in Surrey.
Whitgift is an exceptionally innovative and dynamic school, enhancing the opportunities available to our 1550 students. A Whitgift education is a unique and exceptionally tailor-made, offering a variety of pathways to qualifications which include A Level and the IB. Exchanges, visits and scholarship programmes are in place with more than 25 countries worldwide. Whitgift is regularly ranked amongst the country’s top schools for achievement; new records are regularly set.
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