Teacher of Chemistry
Abbey College Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
- £31,221 - £50,170 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn 2024
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
Abbey College Cambridge is a leading independent school located in the heart of the historic city of Cambridge.
We are seeking a strong Teacher of Chemistry to join our vibrant and diverse faculty. Our outstanding Chemistry team, 6 strong including a dedicated technician. All lessons operate from well-equipped and modern laboratories and we have an excellent academic record at iGCSE, A level and university entrance. The team offer a wide range of successful STEM initiatives and a large number of students participate each and every year in Olympiads, Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and The Chemistry Race.
Qualifications and Experience
You should demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Chemistry and have a proven track record of successful teaching and inspiring students. You will need to be an excellent communicator, highly organised and able to manage your own workload.
Ideally you will hold a degree in Chemistry or a related subject and have a PGCE in Education or equivalent teaching qualification. You will be forward-thinking and innovative, exploring ways in which we can further support students and provide opportunities for all of our community to reflect the school’s values. You will be a highly motivated, and creative individual who has a passion for teaching and inspiring students to outstanding achievement.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Employee assistance programme
- Sports groups
- Group personal pension plan
- Discounted school fees
- Regular social events
- Season Ticket Loans
- Eye Care
- Gym Scheme
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd (ADCL)
Abbey College Cambridge is a constituent college of Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd (ADC). ADC consists of three award-winning independent international colleges based in London, Cambridge, and Manchester. With over 1000 students from over 50 different countries, ADCL provides an outstanding global environment for students striving for top universities. We are committed to providing the best education for all students in our care, and our colleges have high aspirations and expectations for every member of our community.
Safeguarding
ADC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and as an employee of ADC you will be expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All staff are trained in child protection and understand to report concerns by following the safeguarding policies. We ensure all candidates are properly police-checked, and the successful candidate will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
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Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
How to Apply
Please read the attached Applicant Information Pack to access full details about the position. Please complete the application in full and include a detailed statement explaining why you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this position. Applications will be reviewed and candidates contacted once the advert is closed. The advert will remain open until filled.
Attached documents
About Abbey College Cambridge
- Abbey College Cambridge
- Homerton Gardens, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB2 8EB
- United Kingdom
Abbey College Cambridge is continually expanding with over 460 students from more than 40 countries currently study with us. They are united by one ambition: to enter one of the top universities in the UK. Our students, working with our experienced, professional, highly skilled staff, form a vibrant community.
During this growth our educational ethos has remained very clear: outstanding achievement for all and to provide the best possible start for every child in our care.
Our staff come from a diverse range of backgrounds, many have enjoyed previous careers in academia, government service, industry and commerce. Many of our teachers have been educated at the UK’s top universities, and we are fortunate to have both senior and assistant examiners in the staff body.
We know that the staff are our greatest asset so we are constantly on the look out for individuals with the skills and perspective to support our ethos. We invest heavily in staff training and development as this is absolutely fundamental to what we do.
We have 56 fully equipped classrooms including 12 laboratory spaces, an art studio, music rehearsal room, and performance spaces.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Employee assistance programme
- Group personal pension plan, 7% employer contribution
- Discounted school fees
- Regular social events
- Season Ticket Loans
- Eye Care
- Gym Scheme
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Child Protection
Each college’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be accessed the colleges website Policies | Private Sixth Form, Cambridge | Abbey Cambridge
Checks and Training
• Enhanced DBS checks to ascertain successful candidates suitability to work with children will be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore all convictions, cautions and bindovers, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared.
• Online searches will be carried out on candidates for any unsuitable content by or about candidates.
• Two written & verbal references from previous employers and a personal reference will be sought. Referees will be asked about candidates suitability to work with children and whether they know of any disciplinary offences relating to children or young persons and whether candidates have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and if so the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
• Candidates full employment history will be checked, any significant gaps will require explanation and proof of any relevant qualifications will need to be provided.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete Child Protection Training via e-learning prior to commencing employment.
• Pre-employment health screening will also be carried out.
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