Science Teacher

Set in 32 acres of stunning countryside nestled in the heart of Sandhurst, Wellington College Prep is one of the leading Prep Schools in the UK with state-of-the-art facilities, boasting a proud history alongside a progressive and exciting approach to education, to encourage pupils to learn for life and constantly evolving to embrace new ideas to enable our pupils to be the best they can be.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Science Department who are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Science Teacher to start in January. You will join on a Full Time, Permanent basis, and in return we will offer you a competitive salary and benefits package which includes a free lunch whilst on duty, subsidised membership to the Wellington Health & Fitness Club, contribution to our personal pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, cycle to work scheme, fee remission, free parking and access to a health cash plan.

Key responsibilities:

• Be willing to teach across the full age range years 5-8
• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider School through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development
• Teach a standard timetable allocation
• Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Head of Department
• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children
• Adhere to and promote all School policies and procedures

What we are looking for:

Essential

• Good level degree in this subject or another directly related subject or a suitable Post Graduate qualification
• Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE.
• Thorough knowledge of the subject Curriculum (KS1/2/3)
• A good understanding and or experience using Microsoft 365 suite, Teams and associated apps for teaching and learning

Desirable

• Significant teaching experience years 1-8
• Ability to teach other subjects across the curriculum
• Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice within a boarding school setting
• High level of IT literacy
• Involvement in extra-curricular activities (professional, amateur or voluntary)

Wellington College Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants 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. All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents.