[ref. d82299904] Teacher of Chemistry
We are a strong team of 15 full- and part-time staff, excluding an outstanding team of technicians.
Science is based in the state-of-the-art Flowers Centre. Opened in 2022, Chemistry has four purpose-built laboratories and a dedicated prep room. Facilities in the department are outstanding and represent industry-leading spaces to work in.
You will be expected to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the College’s policies under the direction of the Headmaster. Teaching at LWC requires that members of the academic staff be willing to contribute fully to the life of the College.This includes tutoring, co-curricular involvement, boarding house duties, cover duties and attending parents’ evenings for the year groups taught. Liaison with parents is included in the sphere of the teacher’s responsibilities.
Accommodation may be available within the school grounds, along with a broad range of staff benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, fee remission for children, complimentary lunch available in term time and use of wide-ranging school facilities.
Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please feel free to contact the Head of Chemistry, Dr Vince Murtagh, at murtaghv@lordwandsworth.org.
To apply, please visit the vacancies page of our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: Midnight on 10th February 2025.Interview date: Monday 24th February 2025.
Please note, two references will be required prior to interview.
We welcome people of all faiths and those who are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity, we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce.We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check and references. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Lord Wandsworth College is a registered charity (Number: 1143359) providing outstanding caring education for boys and girls since 1922.