Winchester College - Temporary Teacher of Chemistry

Summary

Winchester College has an exciting opportunity to appoint a Temporary Teacher of Chemistry starting as soon as possible.

Detail

THE CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT

The Science Department is housed in a neo-Queen Anne building overlooking the playing fields and water meadows. The laboratories are well equipped and a highly-skilled team of technicians maintains the apparatus. There is a well-resourced library and IT is used extensively in all levels of teaching, but so are pen, paper and practical experimentation!

The vast majority of Wykehamists study Chemistry to GCSE level, a third of the each cohort go on to study A-Level Chemistry. We currently prepare pupils for the EXDEXCEL IGCSE examination.

The Chemistry department comprises 10 members of staff and 2 full-time technicians. The range of specialist interest areas among them enriches the learning experience of pupils. There are 5 fully-equipped and networked teaching laboratories, allowing us to support advanced level teaching with well-resourced practical experience.

The subject enjoys an excellent academic record. Each year pupils from Winchester go on to study Chemistry and related subjects at Oxbridge and other top universities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role and Responsibilities

This role is a part time teaching role predominately lower-school pupils, with flexibility required. The successful candidate will be accountable to the Head of Chemistry for the quality, success and development of their teaching, all routine activities throughout the working week and providing feedback on any pupil, staff or organisational issues; and for external examination results.

They will have an enthusiasm for the subject and for teaching. Upon joining the department, they will take responsibility for a number of classes across the age and ability range of the pupils in the school.

They will be expected to:

Teaching Timetable

• teach a set timetable per week, subject to increase and decrease as required
• set and mark work in accordance with school and department policies
• maintain accurate records of pupils’ attainment and academic progress
• be available to provide extra teaching outside the timetable where appropriate, and as reasonably required by the school

Communication

• write reports on pupils as required
• monitor the progress of all pupils, giving constructive feedback from oral, written or examinable tasks
• attend meetings, including (but not limited to) staff meetings, chapel services, Professional Development days, and parents’ evenings
• communicate with parents over pupil progress both at planned school events and on an ‘as-needs-be’ basis (either by email or face-to-face)

Professional Development

• show evidence of, and a continuing interest in, professional and personal development
• participate in the school’s Professional Development Review system
• produce, share and encourage the generation of outstanding and innovative digital resources
• share best practice with the rest of the department

Additional Responsibilities

• be available to cover for absences both inside and outside the department as reasonably required by the Head of Department and/or the Director of Studies

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will possess a strong track record of achievement in:

• demonstrating and sharing knowledge of Chemistry to the minimum of IGCSE level, with an intuitive awareness of classroom management skills and an appropriate rapport with pupils
• being able to understand and demonstrate outstanding teaching ability
• communicating concepts in Chemistry in an articulate, positive and sensitive way to pupils across the age and ability range, developing with them a working relationship of mutual trust and respect
• the ability to use an appropriate range of resources and strategies in teaching, to facilitate good learning
• being able to adapt existing departmental lesson resources to a high standard, conforming to the scheme of work laid out in the department’s working document
• the ability to organise and manage time effectively to meet the demands of the teaching week
• nurturing and supporting pupils’ wellbeing with well-developed pastoral instincts

Qualifications

Essential

• An excellent Honours degree relevant to the teaching aspects of the role

Key Qualities

The successful candidate will have:

• the ability to inspire and motivate pupils
• excellent interpersonal skills
• emotional intelligence and the ability to empathise with both staff and pupils
• the ability to use initiative
• a genuine enthusiasm to contribute to the wider life of the school, with the ability, skills, and experience to contribute in some capacity to the school’s extra-curricular activities
• commitment to promoting and embedding an inclusive culture, with equality of opportunity for all

BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND APPLICATION

Start date

This appointment will commence as soon as possible

Salary

Winchester has its own generous salary scale, which is above the national scale.

Accommodation

Accommodation may be available with this position.

Induction and Continuous Training and Development

The school is fully committed to the induction and training of all staff. All staff are well supported when they arrive, with help and advice available from Heads of Department, Housemasters, the Director of Studies, and the Director of Teaching and Learning, who has specific responsibility for overseeing the induction process.

All members of the Common Room are encouraged to subscribe to external CPD courses. In addition, we deliver a range of training, run by both our own staff and external providers, ranging from highly practical First Aid courses to seminars and learning lunches on many aspects of teaching and learning.

There is an annual Professional Development Review offering the opportunity to reflect on professional practice and development opportunities.

For those new to teaching there is the opportunity to work towards a PGCE whilst working with us.

How to Apply

For full job description and to apply: https://www.winchestercollege.org/employment-opportunities/my-application/vacancy/3955873VFO

Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV and covering letter with your application.

Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 18th October 2024

Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.

Those wishing for an informal conversation about this role are invited to speak to either Dr Jamie McManus, Head of Chemistry or Mr Matt Rogers, Head of Science via recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk in the first instance.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk.

Further information about the school can be found at www.winchestercollege.org.

Further Information

https://www.winchestercollege.org/employment-opportunities/my-application/vacancy/3955873VFO