Appointment of Head of Science September 2019

Edgeborough School Why teach at Edgeborough

Edgeborough is one of Surrey’s top Prep Schools and is a fantastic environment in which to work. The staff room is a warm, friendly and vibrant place with everyone pulling together in their quest to keep Edgeborough right at the forefront of Prep School education in the UK.

There are approximately 310 children at Edgeborough aged 2 – 13, the huge majority of whom go on to some of the country’s leading independent Senior Schools. These include Bradfield College, Canford, Cranleigh, Charterhouse, Eton, Guildford High School, RGS Guildford, Lord Wandsworth College, Marlborough, Monkton Combe, Prior’s Field, Radley, St Catherine’s Bramley, St Swithun’s, Wellington and Winchester. Most of the pupils make excellent use of the School’s weekly and flexi boarding facilities.

The School is extremely well resourced both in terms of buildings and equipment. Facilities include Sports Hall; Theatre; Music, Art, CDT and Dance studios; state of the art Science and ICT facilities; Swimming Pool; outstanding Playing Fields and a large Astro-turf.

The school is set in 50 acres of wonderful, rolling Surrey countryside in Frensham near Farnham.

Pupils are very well behaved, courteous and supportive of the school’s Christian ethos. Any new member of staff will be joining an exceptionally strong and well organised team of teaching and non-teaching staff. The Science Department The Role

The Science Department is a central part of life at Edgeborough. As a core The current Head of Science is teaching full time as well as contributing to the subject, Science is taken by all pupils and high standards are achieved by activities programme. We would be interested in candidates who could offer children across the age groups. The department’s home is in a fantastic, state either girls’ or boys’ games, or another activity, to go alongside their Science of the art laboratory in the Millennium Building. It is an extremely practical specialism. workspace and inspires the children (and staff!) to great accomplishments. The department benefits from a second lab which is also used jointly as base The ideal candidate will be full of energy, spark and fizz. They will be driven to for Food Technology. There is a real buzz around Science and the department capture the children’s innate passion and enthusiasm for Science and, once the is extremely well resourced for all manner of practicals and experiments. A fuse is lit, develop their knowledge and skills on a daily basis. The candidate full time lab technician adds to what is an extremely appealing position for will be both a talented practitioner and a warm, collaborative colleague who the new Head of Science. will fully immerse themselves in the Edgeborough community. They will be unrelenting in their quest to make Science the most exciting subject in the This is an exciting, interesting and varied post where the key aim will be to curriculum and they will stretch children’s understanding, innovate current enthuse the pupils in your subject and build on the past successes of the practice and inspire the passionate scientists of the future. Science Department across the whole school. Our expectation is that teachers at Edgeborough show a desire to work together to inspire and develop their departments, demonstrating the highest standards in terms of leadership, organisational and pedagogical skills along with a dedication to contribute to the rich extra-curricular life of our busy school.

Edgeborough is a thriving school (current roll 310 from ages 2-13). Most children stay until Year 8 where after they progress to a diverse number of the most impressive senior schools in the country. This is an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate to become part of a school that is really going places! Main Responsibilities General Teaching Duties

• To direct and deliver the teaching of Science throughout the Prep School • Planning and preparing lessons in accordance with the aims and objectives (Y5 – Y8). of the school and the programme of study. • Preparing and overseeing a suitable Science Scheme of work for the whole • Teaching the pupils assigned to each class and being responsible for the school in consultation with colleagues in the Prep and Pre-Prep. welfare of the children for the time of the lesson. • To help prepare those pupils working towards scholarship at 11+ or 13+. • Maintaining good order and discipline amongst the pupils and safeguarding • Preparing and overseeing the Science Budget in consultation with the their health and safety whilst they are under your supervision. School Business Manager. • Assessing, recording and reporting on the development progress and attainment of pupils in accordance with procedures laid down. • Communicating with parents of pupils. • Liaising with colleagues to ensure continuity of teaching and learning in each class. • Supervising and, as far as is practicable, teaching any pupil whose teacher is not available to teach them. • Assisting in the supervision of pupils before during and after school - as directed by the Deputy Head. • To be responsible during a fire alarm for the supervision of the pupils of any class they are teaching out of the buildings and their subsequent registration. • To be responsible for the organisation and supervision of pupils during relevant school trips in the manner laid out in the staff handbook. • Participating in any meetings affecting the school and its pupilsas appropriate. • Maintaining resources and displays in an ordered way and to a high standard. • Participating in arrangements for training and professional development as a teacher and appraisal. • Carrying out any other duties which may be reasonably required by the Headmaster. Experience Required Skills and Abilities

• Working with children of relevant age in a learning environment. • The desire and capability to be both an outstanding teacher and manager. • Assisting with the assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress. • An understanding of young children. • Working with and enjoying some element of responsibility in a team. • Enthusiasm. • The ability to demonstrate appropriate scientific knowledge. • A desire to contribute positively to the life of a busy, boarding Prep School. • Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety routines in the Science Labs. • A willingness to become a part of the school community – some activities may take place outside school hours. • Abilities to perform tasks outlined in the job description. • A positive, upbeat approach to life. • An ability to use ICT effectively to support learning and methods of working. • A confident and effective communicator. • Good understanding of child development, learning processes and factors that affect how pupils learn. • Ability to relate well to children and adults, and to build positive working relationships. • Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these. • Confidence and competence when managing the learning and behaviour of an individual, a small or large group, or whole class. • Ability to develop high quality learning resources. • Have a working knowledge of (or the desire to gain such knowledge of) relevant policies / codes of practice / legislation. • Knowledge of strategies and principles of inclusion. • Willingness to work in support of the ethos of the school. Qualifications and Training Other Factors

• Relevant teaching qualification – Degree, PGCE, QTS or equivalent. • Commitment to working with young people. • Relevant training – a demonstrable interest in training for the subject. • Desire to improve own practice / knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others. • Additional skills that would benefit the School. • DBS / Police check

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