Teacher of Chemistry

The Headmaster and CEO of Eltham College Family of Schools is seeking to appoint a highly professional and inspirational Teacher of Chemistry. The position should have the ability and commitment to enhance the life of an ‘all through’ school with a strong academic ethos, and to work effectively and collaboratively in a team.

The department has three full-time and one part-time teacher/s, and two technicians. At GCSE, we teach Edexcel iGCSE separate award Chemistry, and the AQA examination board at A Level. Results in recent years have been very good at GCSE and A-Level. Many Chemistry students go on to study related subjects at university. In recent years, we have had particular success with applications to study Medicine, Natural Sciences and Material Sciences/Chemical Engineering.

As part of the GCSE and A level courses, our students attend lecture days and events including Chemistry in action. Our pupils participate in the Chemistry Challenge and International Chemistry Olympiad, with recent students achieving Gold, Silver and Bronze awards in all competitions. The science faculty also runs a successful Medical Society, which helps pupils to equip themselves with the necessary skills to study medical-related degrees. Activities include group discussions, talks from outside speakers and practice interview sessions.

This year the Chemistry department has taken the lead in offering Bronze and Silver Crest Awards, and there is a Further Chemistry group investigating techniques beyond the A level syllabus.

Please note the list of duties below is indicative and not exhaustive. All members of staff are also expected to carry out any tasks that may reasonably be required by the Headmaster according to the normal practice of an independent school.

Eltham College is a highly successful independent day school in south-east London, educating boys and girls aged 7 to 18 across both Junior and Senior Schools. The College has grown considerably over recent years: there are now over 800 students in the Senior School and around 260 pupils in the Junior School and places are heavily oversubscribed. Since 2020, girls have been able to join Years 3 and 7, mirroring the Sixth Form which has been coeducational for over 45 years.

The school places an equal emphasis on academic, pastoral and co-curricular excellence and has an outstanding reputation in all three areas as well as for the friendly, unpretentious nature of daily life. A highly competitive salary is available, together with a clear programme of staff development and opportunities for promotion. Accommodation may also be available.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience). Eltham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.