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Head of Science
Required for September 2020
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and dedicated teachers with a passion for Science and excellent qualifications to join our skilled and highly motivated teaching team. The successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to develop their practice and lead the learning of Science in one of the most reputable 3-11 independent preparatory schools in Essex. All staff at St Cedd's School are committed to the development of the whole child and value the importance of both academic and extra-curricular endeavours. This post would be suitable for those looking for their first leadership experience.
The successful applicant will have a desire to ensure that the Science curriculum is practical and exciting from EYFS to Year 6 and that children leave the School at age 11 with high levels of achievement and curiosity in the subject. All teachers at St Cedd's School are committed to every child in their care achieving their individual best in the classroom throughout their time at St Cedd's School, facilitating this through well planned, resourced and delivered lessons tailored to the needs of both the individual child and specific groups of learners. St Cedd's School has an excellent Professional Development programme and all staff are encouraged to become life-long learners.
A full application pack is available from the 'Vacancies' section of our School website (www.stcedds.org.uk), by contacting the Head's PA via email (alatham@stcedds.org.uk) or by telephone on 01245 392810. Applications should be addressed to the Head, Mr Matthew Clarke.
St Cedd's School is an equal opportunities employer and all employees of St Cedd's School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Information about the School
St Cedd's School is an independent co-educational school in Chelmsford for pupils aged 3-11. For more than 90 years, boys and girls at St Cedd's School have been enjoying a quality of education that is among the very best you will find both locally and nationally.
We offer pupils the opportunity to aspire and achieve in a caring environment that nurtures talent and supports individual endeavour whilst also developing a sense of community and key collaborative skills to equip young learners for the demands of the 21st Century.