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Teacher of Chemistry (Part-time)

Eastbourne College seeks to appoint an inspirational and energetic part-time Teacher of Chemistry from January 2021. The right person will have a marvellous opportunity to work in a stimulating environment, where resources, buildings, colleagues and pupils all strengthen the process of teaching and learning.

This position would suit an experienced teacher wanting to put his or her experience to use in a different context, someone returning to teaching, or an exceptional graduate without a formal teaching qualification but with the right skills and vision to inspire and motivate young people.

There are many attractions to teaching at Eastbourne College, not least its location on the south coast in the sunniest part of the country. The College provides a safe urban environment in an attractive part of a peaceful town where pupils have easy access to shops, cinemas and theatres at appropriate times, and this strengthens the boarding experience. The railway station is close, with easy travel to Gatwick (one hour) and London (under 90 minutes). The beach and sea are a five minute walk away and the South Downs (the newest National Park) are literally on our doorstep.

The Post

The successful applicant will be expected to teach chemistry to pupils of all abilities throughout the school. Chemistry is a compulsory subject in years 9 to 11 with GCSE students following the AQA Chemistry or Science Trilogy courses. A-level teaching may be available for a suitably qualified or experienced candidate. Sixth form students are also taught the AQA specification. The successful applicant will be expected to share their passion for chemistry by offering enrichment opportunities to pupils outside of the taught specifications.

The College offers generous packages of additional benefits and pay; all staff are on a salary scale above the national average and have opportunities for salary progression.

The Department

Situated on the top floor of the Science Centre, the department has the benefit of some superb facilities. There are currently six chemistry teachers, who are ably supported by a dedicated full-time chemistry technician. Each full-time member of staff has their own fully-equipped laboratory, in addition to which there is also a project room that is suitable for seminars and individual research.

The department believes strongly in practical work as a vehicle for teaching and learning and is very well equipped with the latest apparatus. There is also a well-stocked prep room and we aim to ensure that opportunities for practical work are not resource limited.

Each laboratory has separate teaching and practical areas with space for up to 24 pupils to work, although set sizes are normally below 20 at all ages, and much smaller in the sixth form.

Each laboratory is equipped with a Prowise touch screen and a digital presenter. The building is fully networked, with wireless technology providing mobile connections to laptops and other mobile devices. Networked printers and a photocopier/scanner are also located within the Science building.

Teacher of Chemistry (Part-time) Job Description & Person Specification

Teacher of Art (Maternity Cover)

The College seeks to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic, full-time Teacher of Art (maternity cover) from December 2020. The right person will have a marvellous opportunity to work in a stimulating environment, where resources, buildings, colleagues and pupils all strengthen the process of teaching and learning.

The position would suit an experienced teacher wanting to put his or her experience to use in a different context, someone returning to teaching, or a high-calibre graduate without a formal teaching qualification but with the right skills and vision to inspire and motivate young people.

The Post

The successful applicant will be expected to teach Art in this successful department to pupils of all abilities throughout the school. A specialism in painting with a strong interest in photography would be preferred. Applicants are expected to have good knowledge and genuine desire to extend their understanding across a range of media including sculpture, ceramics, photography, printmaking, and possess a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Year 11 and 13 students follow the Edexcel course. Art is a very popular subject for pupils in year 9, in which they develop the knowledge and skills to enable their further study. The successful applicant will be expected to share their passion for Art by offering enrichment opportunities to pupils outside of the taught specifications.

All members of Common Room are expected to play an additional part in the broader life of the College, by acting as a tutor in one of the day or boarding Houses and by offering their expertise, for example, in coaching team sports, or contributing to music, drama, debating etc.

The College has its own salary scale and the successful applicant will be placed on the scale at a level commensurate with their experience and qualifications. Accommodation may be available for single or married applicants, including those with families. Teaching staff benefit from generous rates for the education of their own children both at the College and at St. Andrew’s preparatory school.

The Department

The art department is housed in the Casson Art School, named after Old Eastbournian Sir Hugh Casson. Within the department there are four full-time and one part-time highly qualified members of staff. Each member of the team has specialised in different forms of art and design. Through sharing ideas and processes we aim to offer a broad range of experiences and knowledge. We have particularly strong ceramic expertise within the department with two excellent teachers and two invaluable technicians with three-dimensional design degrees and freelance ceramics careers. The recent appointment of a teacher of photography has opened up new horizons for A level pupils who have interests in creative careers. Our expert technicians provide individual support for ambitious projects.

The department enjoys exceptional facilities and strives to stimulate, encourage and sustain pupils’ interest in the enjoyment of art. On the ground floor the ceramic studio is equipped with two large kilns, drying rooms, glaze room, plaster studio and outdoor sculpture area and a spraying room while the large computer room offers an Apple Mac suite with variety of photo-manipulation and editing programmes, a photographic classroom, studio and dark room, and a light box for silkscreens and polymer etchings. On the second floor there are three large painting studios together with a well-stocked storeroom and a resource room.

The department has an enviable record of examination success. At A-level in 2019 grades were 100% A*, A or B. At GCSE, 86% of grades were 9, 8 or 7 and 100% 9 to 6.

Teacher of Art (Maternity Cover) Job Description & Person Specification

To apply, please click the Apply Now button to complete the mandatory application form.

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A letter of application (addressed to the Headmaster), evidencing your suitability for the post against the attached job description, and an up-to-date CV should be uploaded with this online application form.

For further information please contact applications@eastbourne-college.co.uk

All applications must be received by noon on 1 November 2020

 

 

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St Andrew’s Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS check, pre-employment medical questionnaire and positive references.

 

CONTACT DETAILS
Human Resources	Marian Piper
Telephone	+44(0)1323 452239
Email	hr@eastbourne-college.co.uk