Teacher of Chemistry - Heckmondwike Grammar School

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Heckmondwike Grammar School
1.0 FTE from September 2021
1
High Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AH
Permanent
Contact Heckmondwike Grammar School for details
Contact Heckmondwike Grammar School for details

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Heckmondwike Grammar School.

Are you an innovative, enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Chemistry?

Then this will be the job for you.

This post provides a unique opportunity to work within a high-performing and growing 11 to 18 grammar school with a large sixth-form and exceptional students. With an intake of approximately 500 post-16 and 210 in next year’s Year 7, Heckmondwike Grammar School is a dynamic place to be.

Department Information

We would like to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Chemistry.

We passionately believe that Chemistry is of vital and fundamental importance as a science. The Chemistry department has seven specialist teachers and two technicians.

The post-holder would be responsible for teaching Chemistry as part of the ‘Discover Faculty. Results in the faculty are very strong. Experienced colleagues provide wide-ranging expertise, which is shared throughout the faculty and department.

The department is always looking at ways of developing its curriculum and widening the experience for students.

We take great pride in providing our students with a first class education and instilling them with a love of learning.

Consideration will be given to both experienced teachers and NQTs who wish to develop their teaching expertise in an outstanding school.

What Will You Bring To The Role?

  • Suitably qualified – degree in relevant discipline plus teaching qualification
  • Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum related issues 11-19
  • Skilled classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate students in KS3 to KS5.
  • ICT skills and an understanding of the potential for use of ICT for teaching and learning, including IWB/Powerpoint/VLE/iPad
  • Ability to contribute to the wider school life
  • Able and confident to contribute to development of schemes of work and teaching and learning materials
  • Energy and enthusiasm
  • Suitability to work with children

In return we can offer:

  • eager and committed students who are keen to learn and progress
  • a creative and supportive team, who are driven to support and challenge our students
  • well-equipped specialist classrooms
  • a learning-centred school where the best possible practice is the priority
  • a comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities to develop as a teacher and as a leader
  • a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded professionals
  • we offer a competitive salary, membership of the teacher pension scheme and other well-being benefits

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position then please complete the application form attached or visit the vacancies section of our website.

Completed applications should be sent by email to: recruitment@heckgrammar.co.uk

Further information about the school is available on the school website.

Interviews are expected to be held during w/c Monday 22 March 2021.

15 March 2021, 9:00 AM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.