Temporary Teacher of Chemistry

Part time • Temporary

The Chemistry Department

The Science Department is housed in a neo-Queen Anne building overlooking the playing fields and water meadows. The laboratories are well equipped and a highly-skilled team of technicians maintains the apparatus. There is a well-resourced library and IT is used extensively in all levels of teaching, but so are pen, paper and practical experimentation!

The vast majority of Wykehamists study Chemistry to GCSE level, a third of the each cohort go on to study A-Level Chemistry. We currently prepare pupils for the EXDEXCEL IGCSE examination.

The Chemistry department comprises 10 members of staff and 2 full-time technicians. The range of specialist interest areas among them enriches the learning experience of pupils. There are 5 fully-equipped and networked teaching laboratories, allowing us to support advanced level teaching with well-resourced practical experience.

The subject enjoys an excellent academic record. Each year pupils from Winchester go on to study Chemistry and related subjects at Oxbridge and other top universities.

About the role

This role is a part time teaching role predominately lower-school pupils, with flexibility required. The successful candidate will be accountable to the Head of Chemistry for the quality, success and development of their teaching, all routine activities throughout the working week and providing feedback on any pupil, staff or organisational issues; and for external examination results.

They will have an enthusiasm for the subject and for teaching. Upon joining the department, they will take responsibility for a number of classes across the age and ability range of the pupils in the school. 

Please find a full job description and person specification here: https://www.winchestercollege.org/employment-opportunities/my-application/vacancy/3955873VFO

Induction and Continuous Training and Development

The school is fully committed to the induction and training of all staff. All staff are well supported when they arrive, with help and advice available from Heads of Department, Housemasters, the Director of Studies, and the Director of Teaching and Learning, who has specific responsibility for overseeing the induction process.

All members of the Common Room are encouraged to subscribe to external CPD courses. In addition, we deliver a range of training, run by both our own staff and external providers, ranging from highly practical First Aid courses to seminars and learning lunches on many aspects of teaching and learning.

There is an annual Professional Development Review offering the opportunity to reflect on professional practice and development opportunities.

For those new to teaching there is the opportunity to work towards a PGCE whilst working with us.

How to Apply

Those wishing for an informal conversation about this role are invited to speak to either Dr Jamie McManus, Head of Chemistry or Mr Matt Rogers, Head of Science via recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk in the first instance.

Further information about the school can be found at www.winchestercollege.org

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 18 October 2024

Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV and covering letter with your application.

Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.

Diversity and Inclusion 

Winchester College embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is committed to promoting a fair and supportive environment for all our employees.

We work hard to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are recognised, and our staff feel valued for their individuality and share a sense of belonging. Our aim is to reflect the diverse nature of society and of our pupil body.

We are seeking to attract a diversity of talent at all levels, so that our pupils understand and benefit from the breadth and depth of such a diverse community. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent.

Disclosure check 

As Winchester College is an educational establishment, a condition of employment will be that the successful candidate must consent to the school obtaining an Enhanced Level Disclosure Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will reveal all spent and unspent convictions, warnings, cautions and bind-overs. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on the school’s website.

Sustainability 

Both staff and pupils at Winchester College are committed to being the most sustainable school possible.