Teacher of Physics/Chemistry (.6 FTE)

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Physics/Chemistry to join the thriving and highly successful Science Department at Wellington School. The successful candidate will be required to teach some junior classes alongside a timetable extending to pupils embarking on National 5 courses. The position becomes available in August 2024 and this is a part-time appointment, initially for a period of 1 year.

This is a post for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspiring teacher. He or she will have the ability to deliver courses with confidence and authority and, as such, a degree in Physics/Chemistry or a closely related subject is required. We are looking for an individual who demonstrates a genuine love of the subject, enthusiasm for teaching it and an imaginative, creative and energetic approach to helping pupils to share this enjoyment. Computers, interactive technology and web-based resources are an intrinsic part of Science teaching and fluency with these, together with a thoughtful approach to their use, is essential.

We aim to help all our pupils to achieve their full potential in Science, to develop real confidence in their abilities and to appreciate the beauty and utility of the subject and we believe that experimental work is at the core of every successful Science course. As such, the successful candidate will be confident in the full range of practical experiments normally covered in school and have excellent laboratory management skills. A large number of pupils choose to study both Physics and Chemistry, and many go on to pursue careers in closely related areas.

Wellington School is the only independent school in Ayrshire and the school roll is currently in the region of 500 (Nursery – S6). Year groups in the Senior School typically consist of approximately 50 pupils and most remain in the school until the end of S6. The majority of pupils study 8 National 5 courses in S3/S4, before going on to take 5 Higher courses in S5. Pupils in S6 choose from the wide range of Advanced Higher and Higher courses available and almost all proceed to university. Popular choices of course include Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Science and Engineering.

In addition to its curricular provision, Wellington also offers a rich array of other activities and a willingness to participate fully in the life of the school will be expected.

The salary for this post will be in accordance with SNCT scales.

The position is part-time (0.6FTE over 4 days) and commences on Tuesday 20 August or as soon as possible thereafter. Initially, the appointment will be for a period of 1 year.

Applicants must either be registered with GTC Scotland, or eligible for registration. All teaching appointments are subject to clearance through the Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.