Science Teacher

St Nicholas’ School is a thriving, forward-looking independent day school for girls aged 3 - 16 and boys 3 - 7. Set within 30 glorious acres of Hampshire countryside, the school enjoys modern, well-resourced classrooms, small classes and excellent academic results. Pupils at St Nicholas’ School are highly motivated and keen to learn.

St Nicholas’ School seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and well organised Science teacher, who will contribute to a vibrant and successful department. You will be joining an established, supportive and successful department, within one of the top schools nationally. You will have a vision for further development of this area of learning in girls’ education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Science to pupils of all abilities across key stages 3 and 4. There is an expectation that the post holder will also be a form tutor and will contribute to the wider life of the school, through clubs and extra-curricular activities. Due to the current expertise within the department, we are able to accept applications from any speciality, teaching will primarily be within your subject specialty.

The post holder will:

• have a passion for teaching and learning
• have an excellent understanding of Science as a National Curriculum subject
• have a commitment to producing a learning environment where pupils want to achieve their full potential
• lead by example and act as a strong role model to pupils and staff
• have the ability to hold your pupils’ interest, bringing a dynamic learning atmosphere to your classes.
• have a positive, can-do attitude with staff and pupils
• be an effective team player and value every aspect of life at the school
• have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire pupils
• be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress
• have excellent organisational skills and concise verbal communication

We offer:

• motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious pupils
• a friendly and supportive team of teachers
• well-resourced facilities
• a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• a commitment to professional development, including excellent CPD and ECT.

The school welcomes applications from experienced teachers as well as Early Career Teachers (ECT). As an ECT at St Nicholas’ School, in addition to receiving weekly mentoring from a subject mentor, a member of the senior leadership team will also support your development and well-being. You will attend our bespoke professional studies programme to develop your pedagogy and ensure you make rapid progress towards meeting all of the teaching standards.

The above post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high-quality environment and to become part of a highly motivated and visionary staff member. We welcome applications both the independent and state sectors. This is an exciting and rewarding position in a GSA School.

Closing date: 15 May 2024.

The School is an equal opportunities employer.

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy when a suitable candidate has been appointed. Therefore, early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.

Safeguarding

The School and its staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

All applicants will also be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form. Please note that you are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are ‘protected’, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If you have a conviction and are not sure whether is it ‘protected’, please visit the Gov.UK link below:

https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/check-your-conviction-caution