Exeter School is the leading co-educational day school in the Southwest, educating over 1,000 pupils aged 3-18. We are looking to appoint a fixed term, part-time teacher of chemistry to join our school, a school of great character. The role can be shaped to be between 60 to 80% of full-time in discussion with the successful applicant.
For September 2025, we seek an enthusiastic, well-qualified chemistry graduate to join this strong department. This position would be equally suited to either a newly qualified or a more experienced applicant. There will be the opportunity to teach chemistry between KS2-A Level. The applicant should be keen to contribute to the broader life of the school through cultural, sporting or other extra-curricular activities.
The chemistry department has three full-time and one part-time subject specialist teaching staff. The laboratories are very well serviced by a technical team. The department is situated within the Science Centre which provides specialist accommodation for the three separate sciences, Electronics and Computer Science. The department consists of four laboratories, a staff work area and office, and a preparation room. Each laboratory is well equipped with basic apparatus supported by more specialist equipment from the prep room.
In terms of public examinations, chemistry is a very successful department. It is a popular subject at A Level and has achieved over 80% A*-B over the last three years. Outcomes at IGCSE are also very good with well over 90% of grades being 9-6 in the last four years. Around 20-30% of Year 11 pupils take IGCSE Double Award Science.
The department runs several offsite trips through the year and invite in guest speakers and workshops such as Spectroscopy in a Suitcase. We run internal extension competitions, as well as national competitions such as the RSC Chemistry Olympiad, Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and National Scientific Thinking Challenge. We also run additional support sessions and extension opportunities.
The closing date for applications is Friday 21 March 2025 at noon. We anticipate that interviews will be held on Monday 31 March 2025.
The role will attract a competitive salary as well as generous benefits including employer pension contribution, free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking, discretionary staff discount on school fees and use of indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.
Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and to satisfactory DBS clearance.
This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Exeter School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.