Teacher of Chemistry
Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.
The School employs more than 180 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.
An enthusiastic, inspiring Chemistry teacher with outstanding subject knowledge is required to join this excellent, very well-resourced department from April or September 2025. You will teach at all stages of the School including the Edexcel Chemistry course at A Level.
The ideal candidate will have outstanding specialist subject knowledge, as well as experience of teaching Chemistry to years 7 to 13. Applicants should have a passion for their subject and a desire to inspire students and prepare them for exams.It is likely that you will hold a degree in
Chemistry or a strongly related discipline. Applications are welcome from NQTs and those completing their PGCE qualification.
You will contribute to the co-curricular offerings of the departments and the wider life of the School, to which your energy, warmth and pastoral instincts will lend themselves.
This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday during term-time. Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website: www.rbcs.org.uk/vacancies or contact the HR department,Tel: 0118 933 5813 email: recruitment@rbcs.org.uk
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 5 February 2025.
Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK.
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. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.
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