Teacher of Chemistry - ref. m14900103
The department runs a range of extra-curricular activities and trips that make Chemistry an exciting subject to study at Loreto.
As a Teacher of Chemistry at Loreto you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning under the leadership of the Head of Department. You will undertake regular assessment of students’ work and provide timely feedback.You will also monitor and support the progress and development of students using the college’s bespoke in-house systems, as well as building and maintaining positive relationships with students. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and delivery of the subject in line with awarding organisation specifications and through working closely and collaboratively with your colleagues.
We are recruiting for a number of vacancies and can consider both full and part time applications. If you are applying for a part time position, please indicate this on your application along with your preferred FTE and working days.
About Loreto College
Loreto College has been oversubscribed for many years and this position has become available due to the growth of the college. We are currently awaiting the completion of a new building on our College campus to serve our diverse and dynamic student population which will increase by 600 students between 2024 and 2026.
Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Students’ behaviour is exemplary’ and that ‘Students who study at Loreto do exceptionally well.’ Ofsted also noted that ‘Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload.For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme’.
Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates.
Supporting Statement
In your supporting statement we ask you to outline why you are interested in the role and how you feel you are suited to it with reference to the criteria in the person specification. This is part of the application process and therefore will be assessed.You must tell us how you meet the criteria listed.