Chemistry Teacher

For approx 8 month maternity leave cover from 24 August
Fixed-term full-time position

We seek a vibrant, well-qualified, and committed teacher of Chemistry to deliver some Combined Science lessons from Grade 6 – 8 (Year 7 – 9) and more specialist Chemistry lessons in Grade 9 (year 10). The lessons form part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Previous experience of IB programmes will be an advantage but of prime importance is a love of the subject(s) and the energy and knowledge to foster this same passion in students. The position is to cover a maternity leave and we envisage that the role will extend until close to the end of the academic year.

Person Specification
The successful applicant will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent)
• at least 2 years relevant teaching experience
• a proven record of excellent teaching
• excellent subject knowledge
• and enjoy an enquiry-based approach to teaching and learning

He or she will:

• join a highly experienced and supportive team
• be responsible to the Science Head of Faculty
• work in collaboration with colleagues and attend both training and planning sessions
• foster good links with parents and attend parent-student-teacher meetings and conferences

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• meet all work deadlines
• ensure that student assessment is regular and consistent, and that students learn from it contribute to the extracurricular activities of the school
• be internationally-minded and sympathetic to the values of the IB
• fulfil the expectations included in the ‘teacher job description’ and have the ‘qualities we are looking for’ in our teaching staff

To apply, please complete the application form below and return it to Camilla Holland at jobs@southbank.org.

Closing date for applications: 6 July 2015. (NB Interviews may take place before this date should an excellent candidate be identified early in the application process so interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible).

Southbank International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity and overseas police checks, where an applicant has lived outside of the UK for three months or longer since the age of 16 years old.