Teacher of Chemistry
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Offer value
High value due to reputable school environment, opportunities for professional development, and engaging with motivated students.
- Reputable school with a strong academic tradition
- Opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities
- Supportive staff resources for teaching and learning
- Competitive environment may be a challenge for some
Pros
- Chance to work in a prestigious independent school with a strong academic reputation
- Opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities and enhance student development
- Supportive staff and classroom resources available
Cons
- High expectations may pressure new educators
- The role may require additional commitment outside standard hours
- Competitive nature among staff could be challenging for some
Who it's for
Experienced / Early Career • In-person
Good fit
- Passionate educators with a background in Chemistry
- New teachers seeking a supportive and engaged community
- Individuals excited about student development and extracurricular activities
Not recommended for
- Teachers who prefer a structured, non-competitive environment
- Individuals averse to extra hours or commitments
- Candidates lacking teaching credentials in Chemistry
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
A full time Teacher of Chemistry is required to join an excellent team in a large and successful department. The position may suit a trainee teacher, a newly qualified member of the profession, or someone with more experience; in each case the successful applicant will be a strong classroom practitioner, able to meet the rewarding challenge of teaching our able and inquisitive boys from year 7 to Sixth Form. A strong commitment to taking part in extra-curricular activities within school is of particular importance.
Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective school, situated in an attractive, prosperous part of Bolton and with easy access to some of the nation’s finest cities and countryside. Together, the Boys’ and Girls’ Divisions offer pupils single sex education in a co-educational environment – ‘the best of both worlds’.
With 2,300 students on site, Bolton School is one of the largest independent day schools in the country. It is situated a mile or so from the town centre in a pleasant wooded campus, surrounded by 32 acres of playing fields. Serving a wide area of the North West through 20 coach routes, the School has for many years offered some form of fee assistance to a substantial proportion of its pupils. The school prides itself not only on its academic tradition, but on the immense range of other activities which are vigorously pursued both in and beyond the school day.
All boys take chemistry up to Year 11, taking three science GCSEs and a small number taking the Double Award science route (AQA Trilogy 8464). Usually around 50 boys continue the subject to ‘A’ level. Oxbridge candidates are identified during Year 12 and tutored by members of the Department during Year 13.
The Department, which has received the Good School’s Guide Award for the Best Independent School for Boys for Chemistry at A level, consists of a team of four full time and three part time teachers who are supported by two technicians. Chemistry is located in its own building and all rooms have been re-furbished. There are four large laboratories, one small room used exclusively for sixth form teaching, a prep-room, staff room, Head of Department office and chemical store. Each teaching room has a PC, Apple TV and a projector, and there are six PCs for staff use.
The Department has regular and frequent meetings, both formal and informal. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic chemist to play a full part in the life of this lively and well-established department.
For further details and to apply online for the position please visit the School website at www.boltonschool.org/academic-roles
Closing date for applications: noon on 26 February 2018
Interviews will be held on 6 March 2018
Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to equality and diversity in all aspects of employment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.
