REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

TEACHER OF SCIENCE GRAMMAR SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Role commences September 2021

REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL In the school’s academic culture of intellectual freedom, the structure of the curriculum means that students receive a strong grounding in core subjects but can elect to pursue Alderman, Henry Smith, founded Reigate Grammar any area of interest. In the elective curriculum, one School in 1675. For over 345 years, young people student may learn to trade stocks while another deepens have been educated on the same site, in the heart their understanding of French literature. It is a challenging of Reigate, an historic market town in the east of and balanced education, equipping students for the at the foothills of the North Downs in an opportunities and demands of their future lives and allowing area of outstanding natural beauty. them to explore their personal passions.

RGS is a leading HMC independent co-educational day The first line of the school’s most recent ISI report asserts school. It is a highly successful, happy and exciting school, that ‘the quality of the students’ achievements and learning which aims to provide a broad and balanced education to is exceptional’. The first co-ed day school to achieve this rare boys and girls that will prepare them for the modern world. accolade. RGS’ approach to teaching and learning melds Like the school song, To Be a Pilgrim, we emphasise to all expert teaching knowledge with a modern, innovative our students that they are on a journey of noble purpose, approach to pedagogy with a judicious use of technology, to have an impact and to make the world a better place. inspirational and personalised teaching and learning is at the We aim to educate the whole child and offer a broad range centre of the vision and requires expert teachers. The school of experiences for all. We are an inclusive school and, built is one of a small number of world-class schools to have been upon the vision of our founder, are committed to social a global pioneer in High Performance Learning, focusing on mobility and the provision of bursaries through wider the development of global citizens, advanced performers access and a supportive Reigatian community. and enterprising learners.

Outcomes at the school are world-class with 96% of A Level Good Schools Guide 2019 “Happy Kids Great Results” entries graded A*, A or B, with the typical Reigatian securing three A grades. On average, 97% of RGS students go on to Reigate Grammar School caters for over 1050 students Oxbridge, Russell Group and other top universities and aged 11 to 18. Another 600 students are educated at medical schools. In 2019, RGS was named Independent School Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir school and of the Year for Wellbeing and Pastoral Care at the TES , RGS’s junior and nursery schools – both Awards – the most important element of any great education. recently short-listed for UK Independent Prep School of In that same year, we also received the award of school of the the Year. RGS offers the very best academic education with year for community outreach and most recently, in October equal prominence placed on the arts, sport and a rich 2020, Reigate Grammar School was named Public School extra-curricular programme. RGS has a distinctive of the Year by Tatler, the school Oscars. educational philosophy and a strong ethos of pastoral care underpinning a well-rounded education. The House system Shaun Fenton, Headmaster, acknowledged as one of the has some clearly defined aims: for everyone to feel part of outstanding educational leaders in this country, was a team; to allow leadership to be nurtured; talent to shine; elected Chairman of HMC in 2018-19 and most recently confidence to surge; teamwork to flourish and competitive awarded the OBE by Her Majesty the Queen for services spirit to develop. to Education. REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

SCIENCE AT RGS THE POST

The sciences are amongst the most popular and successful We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of subjects at Reigate Grammar School. All students study all Science to join our successful department teaching a Science, three sciences up to the end of the Fifth Form (Year 11) either Physics, Chemistry or Biology, up to and including A and large numbers continue to A Level. The sciences are Level. The preferable candidate will have the ability to teach a also well represented in the courses students choose to second Science to at least GCSE. follow at university. The department has a strong academic record with 63% of A level students achieving A*-A in 2019 The main responsibilities of the post will include: enabling them to go on to study a range of university courses relating to the sciences, engineering and medicine. • Teaching a Science at IGCSE and A Level; • Assisting with Science activities as required; All pupils in the First and Second Forms (Years 7 and 8) are • Assisting with the administration of the department; taught general science. In third form (Year 9) students start • Working as part of a cohesive departmental team and the Edexcel International GCSE (IGCSE) course. All pupils sharing fully in the work of the department; study all three sciences as separate subjects. All three • Helping to promote and encourage the study of Science sciences are available at A Level, either together or in at RGS. combination with a wide range of other subjects. The successful candidate will be a graduate of a good The three departments share twenty four teachers, five university, able to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, technicians and an administration assistant between them, high academic standards, a commitment to experimental and are housed in a purpose-built facility at one end of the work and an ability to enthuse pupils of all ages. school site. There are fourteen laboratories, each with at least one PC and an interactive whiteboard. In addition to Experience in a similarly high-performing academic laboratories and prep rooms, there is a Science Common environment will be a distinct advantage. A teaching Room in which staff can relax or work, with an adjacent qualification and experience of the UK education system are office for the Heads of Science. All departments are well desirable. resourced with suitable equipment, textbooks, videos and support materials. There are also 24 laptops shared between the departments. Most science teachers contribute to the teaching of general science in Years 7 and 8, as well as teaching their specialist subject at GCSE and A Level. REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

TERMS AND CONDITIONS EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES • Reigate Grammar School has its own salary scale, Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities which is substantially above the national scales. employer and welcomes applications from appropriately • All teaching staff are automatically members of the qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, pension scheme run by the Teachers’ Pensions sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, Agency, which is transferable between all UK schools. religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed • Children of staff may be educated at Reigate against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, Grammar School, Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. School and Choir School or Chinthurst School at substantially reduced rates. Candidates are invited to APPLICATIONS enquire about this at interview. Applicants are asked to complete the Teacher • Lunch is provided free of charge during term time. Application Form and Supplementary Form (which • All staff have access to the school swimming pool and are also available on our website) and send them with a fitness room at designated times, free of charge. supporting statement addressed to the Headmaster as • Successful applicants will be required to make an soon as possible and by 9.00am on Friday 12 March enhanced disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring 2021 at the latest. Please do not send a separate Services and to complete an Online Pre-Placement curriculum vitae. Applications will be considered in the Medical Questionnaire. order in which they are received, and the school reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date. SAFEGUARDING Short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and Within your application letter we would be grateful expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants if could indicate where you saw this position, whether it should read the school’s Safeguarding policy (available on was from the TES Publications, the TES Online, Eteach our website) and are required to declare any criminal or another source. convictions or cautions, or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo Applications should be addressed to the Headmaster child protection screening appropriate to the post, and sent (by letter or by email) to the address below. including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Services. Full details are given on the Mrs Dawn Holmes application form. Head of Human Resources Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road Reigate RH2 0QS 01737 222231 [email protected]

RGS Website: www.reigategrammar.org REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

REIGATE: SCHOOL LOCATION

The RGS campus is on its original 1675 site in the historic market town of Reigate within an area of outstanding natural beauty and just 32 minutes from central London by train. Adjacent to junction 8 of the M25 London orbital, it is only a 15-minute drive to Gatwick Airport and 30 minutes from London Heathrow.

The school benefits from excellent facilities, including: • A new £8m Sixth Form and Learning Resource Centre at the heart of the campus • 32 acres of sports ground including a hockey centre with two flood-lit all-weather pitches, rugby, cricket and football pitches • Swimming pool • New Drama studios • Music school

The school is currently within the planning phase for the construction and development of a state-of-the-art sports centre on the town centre campus.

Having the complete set of alluring attributes makes Reigate one of the most desirable places to live in Britain. The Sunday Times REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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