We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science for maternity cover with a specialism in Biology or Chemistry at Prior Park School, Gibraltar to join the team from September, working three days per week (0.6 FTE).

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Part Time - Maternity Cover

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science for maternity cover with a specialism in Biology or Chemistry at Prior Park School, Gibraltar to join the team from September, working three days per week (0.6 FTE).

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a successful, dynamic and progressive Science Faculty in beautiful and inspirational surroundings. The post would suit a teacher with experience at Secondary level or a suitably qualified NQT.

The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of GCSE Biology and Chemistry and teach up to A Level in either subject, driving forward what has become a very popular and successful faculty.

A willingness to contribute to the wider life of this successful day school is essential. Full induction and training will be given to the successful candidate. In return we offer excellent working conditions with an attractive rewards package to include free lunch.

The purpose of this role is to teach their specialist subject up to A Level and the ability to

teach another Biology and Chemistry up to KS4. Duties include:

· Writing and delivering appropriately designed schemes of work independently and as

part of a team.

· assessing homework and coursework and providing appropriate feedback;

· maintaining records and write academic reports;

· taking trips out to study the natural science in situ;

· working as a tutor as required;

· attending parents’ evenings and where appropriate hold meetings with parents to discuss pupil progress:

· to continue to update knowledge and expertise; willingness to learn; acting in accordance with advice from the SENCO, and pastoral team on the best approach to individual pupils;

· participating in the system of cover for absent colleagues;

· be committed to the highest standards of child protection.

Set in a stunning location, high up on the Rock and overlooking the Bay of Gibraltar, Prior Park School is a vibrant, caring community with an ambition as boundless as its view, established in 2016 to serve the families of Gibraltar and Southern Spain. Prior Park School is Gibraltar’s first and only independent, coeducational, Catholic/Christian day school, educating 260 young people aged 11-18 teaching the UK curriculum including GCSE and A Level examinations

Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar.

Prior Park College, Bath, an exceptional 11-18 HMC senior school overlooking the Georgian City of Bath a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A modern Christian school, in a Catholic tradition, home to over 600 students to include 150 boarders from ages 11 to 18 years.

The Paragon Junior School, Bath an independent, co-educational day school based in a beautiful Georgian house a mile from the centre of Bath. Catering for more than 250 children aged three to 11, we offer a broad curriculum taught in small classes by teachers with a real passion for their subject. The school comprises Squirrels Pre-School, a Pre-Prep and Prep School.

The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Closing date 12:00noon Friday 21 March 2025

Interview date Monday 31 March 2025

To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates download and complete an application form from our website and return to recruitment@priorparkschools.com

https://www.priorparkcollege.com/pps-vacancies

For further details, please contact Emma in HR on +44 (0) 1225 835353 or recruitment@priorparkschools.com

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.