Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and an appointment may be made before the closing date, therefore an early application is encouraged.

Salary: Main Teachers' Pay Scales: M1 - M6

Contract: Fixed-Term until August 2027, part-time (0.6FTE)

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of Chemistry to join our thriving Science department. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring educator and chemist to ignite curiosity and foster a love of learning in the next generation of scientists. Science is a very popular subject at The Gryphon School with large numbers at A level in all 3 sciences. The Department offers Combined Science as well as separate biology, chemistry, and physics GCSE at KS4.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Chemistry across Key Stages 3 ,4 and 5
• Deliver engaging, practical, and theory-based lessons that promote discovery and critical thinking
• Support students in developing confidence, knowledge, and enthusiasm for the sciences.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment opportunities, STEM clubs, and trips.
• Have excellent communication have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and school
• Be able to build relationships quickly
• Show respect to others and be able to embrace the ethos and values of the School
• Be positive, optimistic, caring, kind and approachable

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Rabbetts, Office Manager on CMR@gryphon.dorset.sch.uk or at 01935 810101 who will be happy to arrange this.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child.  It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis.  SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check.  The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.