Teacher of Science (Physics/Chemistry)
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7ET |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d7b88f74-c54b-445b-9dd3-e51d25cdb726 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Able to work as a member of a team
• Ability to use a variety of teaching/learning styles
• Ability to fulfil the "Teachers' Standards"
• Good classroom management/appropriate attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline
• Organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Administrative skills
What the school offers its staff
John Kyrle High School is fortunate to have hugely-committed staff who give their all, take public service seriously and are keen to provide extra-curricular activities in a multitude of areas. The school aims to provide all students with a life-enhancing secondary school experience where students feel happy and secure, yet challenged.
A recent increase in student numbers has led to the installation of additional classrooms. A new Maths Centre of Excellence has been opened with a 10 specialist maths classrooms and a shared study facility for A-level students and staff. Our latest development, a new science block with six large specialist laboratories, was opened this academic year.
Further details about the role
From 1st September 2025, we are looking to appoint a full-time, graduate teacher of science (Chemistry). The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking department of teachers who are fully committed to innovative teaching methods, which motivate and engage all students.
Applicants must be able to teach across the whole ability range and should bring with them enthusiasm and expertise in the teaching of Chemistry up to KS4. The ability to teach Physics Chemistry at KS5 is desirable, but not essential.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Able to work as a member of a team
• Ability to use a variety of teaching/learning styles
• Ability to fulfil the "Teachers' Standards"
• Good classroom management/appropriate attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline
• Organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Administrative skills
What the school offers its staff
John Kyrle High School is fortunate to have hugely-committed staff who give their all, take public service seriously and are keen to provide extra-curricular activities in a multitude of areas. The school aims to provide all students with a life-enhancing secondary school experience where students feel happy and secure, yet challenged.
A recent increase in student numbers has led to the installation of additional classrooms. A new Maths Centre of Excellence has been opened with a 10 specialist maths classrooms and a shared study facility for A-level students and staff. Our latest development, a new science block with six large specialist laboratories, was opened this academic year.
Further details about the role
From 1st September 2025, we are looking to appoint a full-time, graduate teacher of science (Chemistry). The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking department of teachers who are fully committed to innovative teaching methods, which motivate and engage all students.
Applicants must be able to teach across the whole ability range and should bring with them enthusiasm and expertise in the teaching of Chemistry up to KS4. The ability to teach Physics Chemistry at KS5 is desirable, but not essential.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.