Teacher of Chemistry (Maternity Cover) – With the possibility of a full-time position thereafter

We require an ambitious and enthusiastic teacher of chemistry to ignite in the students a passion to find about the world they live in, to challenge and be challenged by the complexity of what makes up all things in the Universe.

(Required for September 2020)

The Science department encompasses the three separate disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. It is housed in a block of nine laboratories and include dedicated preparation and support facilities. Science is taught as a combined discipline in Year’s 7 and 8, but as separate subjects by specialist teachers from Year 9 onwards.

The successful candidate must be able to teach General Science to KS3 and Chemistry to GCSE. Applications from new entrants to the profession or from more experienced teachers are equally welcome.

St Edmund’s College offers modern facilities in a magnificent country setting in rural Hertfordshire, providing a safe and stimulating environment for young minds.

The successful candidate will welcome the many opportunities to contribute to the lively extra-curricular life of the College, which is situated in rural East Hertfordshire. St Edmund’s is England’s oldest Catholic school offering an all-round co-education for students from 3 to 18 and for families from all faiths.

If you would like to apply for the position, please download an application pack and return your completed application pack to the HR department by the closing date.

Telephone:  01920 824335 Email: hr@stedmundscollege.org

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: midday, Thursday 19th March 2020

INTERVIEWS: Thursday 26th March 2020

The College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, therefore, all candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.

 

 

Working Hours and Salary

Working Hours:  Term Time hours are 8.30am until 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Salary:  The salary for the post will be dependent upon experience and in accordance with the St Edmund’s Pay Scale.

 

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As part of your application, please download and read the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.  In addition, please sign and return the above document ‘Confirmation of Receipt of the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct’ confirming that you have received, read and understood these policies.

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  • Equal Opportunities Policy – Staff
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  • Safer Recruitment Policy
  • Preventing Illegal Working Policy
  • Whistleblowing Policy

Please return your completed application pack to the HR department as soon as possible, as applicants will be invited when documents have been fully processed.

Please send applications to: hr@stedmundscollege.org
For more information regarding your application 01920 824335

Please note that our policies are currently under continual review and changes will occur but will be kept up to date on this site.