Teacher of Chemistry (Permanent or FTC)

We are looking to appoint an experienced Chemist to join our highly successful and very popular Science Department. We are interested in someone who will contribute positively to the full range of teaching in this 11 – 18 selective school, but must be able to teach the subject at A level.

Expectations of student performance at our School is very high, so there is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about their subject to make a marked difference working with high potential and extremely focused students.

We seek:  

• A qualified science teacher, specialising in Chemistry able to teach all areas of the curriculum to A level
• An outstanding classroom practitioner who is flexible, enthusiastic and innovative  
• Excellent subject knowledge and a rigorous approach to assessment and learning with the ability to deliver excellent outcomes
• A committed team-member who will be willing to contribute to the wide school activities  
• We will consider ECT’s for this post
• We will consider flexible working arrangements

We offer:  

• Enthusiastic and highly able students who “attain very high standards and make excellent progress” (OFSTED)  
• A well-resourced science department, fully staffed by qualified subject specialists   
• Supportive and enthusiastic colleagues, and a positive working environment  
• A strong relationship with the local community with fast links to London and Europe  
• We are an International Business Sponsor
• Potential for on-site accommodation  
• Benenden Healthcare Society Membership

Closing Date: 25th October, 2024 (We reserve the right to close the recruitment process earlier for the right candidate)

Interviews: ASAP

Appointment: 1st January, 2025

If you would like to visit our school please contact the Headteacher’s PA Judith West on 01474 369506 or by e-mail to westj@gravesendgrammar.com. You can also obtain more information about us from our website gravesendgrammar.com 

We will not accept CVs. Completed application forms must be e-mailed to Lisa Walsh, HR at walshl@decustrust.com by 09:00 on the closing date.

GGS, an academy in the The Decus Educational Trust (TDET), is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff and volunteers are expected to follow its policies and share in its commitment. 

This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, reference checks and proof of right to work in the UK. 

In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.

TDET is an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school:

Gravesend Grammar School is an 11-18 selective boys grammar school with girls admitted to the Sixth Form. The most recent Ofsted Inspection (June 2015) judged the School as ‘Outstanding’.

We became an Academy on 1st August 2011 as part of The Decus Educational Trust (TDET).

The school is currently going through a period of expansion. We have recently moved into our £8 million new 6th form building which, in addition to our other building projects, will provide improved facilities across the school. We will continue to rise year on year until we admit 1500 students (7 forms of entry). This is a really exciting time in the history of the school and has the potential to provide succession opportunities for colleagues who want to progress in their careers.

We have a committed staff who provide opportunity and challenge in a caring environment and strive to ensure the students achieve the very best they can at all times. We also have strong working partnerships with parents, governors and the local community.

We are served by excellent transport links; by road the A2 and M25, and by rail Gravesend train station (on the HS1 line) is a short walk from the School and Ebbsfleet International train station is only a 10 minute drive. We also have the opportunity for on-site staff accommodation.