About this role
The successful applicant will be a strong classroom teacher with a track record of adding value to their own classes and their department. They must also be able to teach Chemistry at A Level.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large science department who share an enthusiasm for teaching and enabling students to achieve academic success.
As a Chemistry specialist, you will deliver engaging and challenging lessons to our students who are passionate about learning, motivated to succeed, and demonstrate exemplary behaviour Our students are passionate about learning, motivated to succeed, and demonstrate exemplary behaviour.
The characteristics we are looking for include:
Good honours degree in Chemistry or a related Scientific subjectQualified Teacher StatusProven track record as an accomplished practitioner, with experience of leading or supporting departmental improvementInnovative, able to identify and implement strategies to raise standards and drive improvement across the departmentConfident and effective user of ICT to enhance teaching, learning, and departmental managementAmbitious for self, the department, and students, with a clear vision for educationProactive, able to use initiative, and demonstrate leadership in developing othersAble to work effectively and calmly under pressure, managing competing prioritiesCollaborative approach to problem-solving and achieving departmental goalsExcellent subject knowledge, with the ability to inspire and support colleaguesEvidence of building strong relationships with students, staff, and the wider school communityAbility to analyse data to inform departmental strategy and improve outcomesEnthusiastic about curriculum development and leading changeAbility to teach A Level Chemistry in line with the OCR board is advantageous.Committed to the ethos, vision, and values of Wycombe High School