An inspiring and enthusiastic full time Teacher of Chemistry is sought to build on our existing success and record of achievement at GCSE, A level and Oxbridge.

This position would suit an Early Careers Teacher or an ITT. The Bedales science department is an extremely supportive and collegiate environment in which to further develop your teaching skills. Our commitment is to deliver innovative lessons with a strong emphasis on building practical skills, that will develop our students knowledge and understanding beyond a standard curriculum.  All teachers can expect the majority of their teaching to be within their subject specialism with cross curricula project-based work highly encouraged.  Students enter Bedales at Year 9 and the majority stay through to Year 13.  There is an excellent uptake for Science A Levels, with Chemistry being the second most popular A level choice for September 2022. 

Bedales School is a unique educational establishment, set in 120 acres of beautiful countryside in the South Downs National Park. Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships – co-operative, authentic and trustful.

Experience & Background

An inspirational and encouraging teacher, you will have a good Degree in Science, preferably Chemistry or a related area.  You should be keen to play a full and inclusive role in the life of our busy boarding community, and be able to contribute to the development of our innovative school during the period of your contract. A team player with good communication skills, you will have an enthusiastic approach in all of your dealings with pupils, colleagues and parents.

Timetable

You will be timetabled to teach 32 lessons a week, each lesson is 35 minutes.

Learning takes place throughout the day and encompasses tutoring, co-curricular activities, and support and extension sessions as well as subject lessons. Most core curriculum commitments for students are scheduled from 09:25 hrs to 18:00 hrs on Monday to Friday, and until 13:00 hrs on Saturday. Students also have access to optional activities before and after the main school day. Typically, students do not have core curriculum lessons scheduled on Wednesday afternoons. Bedales is a busy boarding school so work during the evenings, weekends and holidays may be required depending on the nature of the post.

This post is Regulated Activity.

Benefits

Choice of Teachers Pension Scheme or personal APTIS pension with additional remuneration benefits

Funded Healthcare Cash Plan

Salary Extras Benefits Platform

Lifeworks Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals are provided during term time

Free on-site parking

Fee Remission for eligible staff

Accommodation (subject to availability)

On-site nursery (subject to availability)

Gymnasium & swimming pool

Pre-Appointment Checks

All candidates will undergo a Safeguarding Suitability Interview and application for an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check and be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK, on an on-going basis, at the shortlist stage of the selection process.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this post please read the Job Description and Terms & Conditions which includes full details regarding the post.  CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form.

Closing date: 9:00am, Wednesday 18 May 2022

Interviews will be held on an on-going basis

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early in light of a large response.  Early application is advised as Bedales reserve the right to make an appointment at any stage of the application process. 

To find out more about this opportunity, candidates can contact our Head of Faculty (Sciences) by email to: estacy@bedales.org.uk

 All other enquiries relating to the recruitment process, should be forwarded to recruitment@bedales.org.uk


Safeguarding Statement

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Prohibition from Teaching Checks, Prohibition from Management Checks.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
• fostering a culture of openness, safety, equality and protection;
• providing a safe and welcoming environment where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to;
• playing a key role in prevention of harm and an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may indicate a child is at risk of harm;
• When concerned about the welfare of a pupil, acting in the best interests of the pupil.

All staff have a key role to play in identifying concerns early and in providing help for children and are expected to act in accordance with the school Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job candidates to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.