Teacher of Science

We are seeking to appoint a high calibre and enthusiastic Science Teacher to join this successful and friendly department. The ideal candidate will inspire curiosity and foster a genuine passion for the sciences, while fully embracing the aims and ethos of both the Science Department and Dunottar School. The role will involve teaching all sciences at Key Stage 3, with a specialism in Chemistry considered advantageous. This is a fixed-term position for one academic year, offered on a part-time basis (0.4-0.5 FTE). The Department Dunottar has a well-established Science department. In Year 7 and 8 pupils are taught science, from Year 9, pupils commence their Science GCSEs taking AQA science in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. At A Level the AQA specification is followed in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The Science department has good facilities with six spacious, well-equipped laboratories and two preparation rooms. The Science Department organise and promote Dunottar School Science Week and British Science Week annually in March, with activities such as a mobile planetarium and a House Science competition. Pupils are encouraged to participate in thought-provoking co-curricular offerings such as our Café Scientifique Club, Dissection Club and Science Club to stimulate curiosity and an interest in science across all the key stages, as well as participating in the inter-school SATRO Problem Solving Competition. Practical activities are the very basis of making our lessons as fun and engaging as possible and our weekly clubs reflect and reinforce this. The successful candidate will be expected to make a contribution to these initiatives as well as to the co-curricular programme. Main Responsibilities The applicant will be expected to fulfil the usual professional responsibilities of a teacher at Dunottar including: Have high expectations of pupils. Create a stimulating and positive learning environment. Show a good understanding of the aptitudes, needs and prior att