Boys’ Senior School (11-18 Years)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Chemistry Teacher to join our flourishing, dynamic department, ideally from February 2025 but this can be flexible, on a two term, fixed term basis on a full-time or part-time basis (0.6 contract). The position may suit a trainee teacher, a newly qualified member of the profession, or someone with more experience; in each case the successful applicant will be a strong classroom practitioner, able to meet the rewarding challenge of teaching our able and inquisitive boys from year 7 to Sixth Form. A strong commitment to taking part in extra-curricular activities within school is of particular importance.

All boys take chemistry up to Year 11, taking three science GCSEs and a small number taking the Double Award science route (AQA Trilogy 8464). Usually around 50 boys continue the subject to ‘A’ level. Oxbridge candidates are identified during Year 12 and tutored by members of the Department during Year 13.

The Department, which has received the Good School’s Guide Award for the Best Independent School for Boys for Chemistry at A level, consists of a team of four full time and two part time teachers who are supported by two technicians. Chemistry is located in its own building and all rooms have been re-furbished. There are four large laboratories, one small room used exclusively for sixth form teaching, a prep-room, staff room, Head of Department office and chemical store. Each teaching room has a PC, Apple TV and a projector, and there are six PCs for staff use.

The Department has regular and frequent meetings, both formal and informal. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic chemist to play a full part in the life of this lively and well-established department.

With some 2,500 pupils, Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective day school. It is situated a mile or so from the town centre in a stunning 32 acre campus and is within easy reach of some of the nation’s finest cities and countryside.

In Autumn 2021, significant changes were made to the leadership structure of the School Foundation, investing the newly created position of Head of Foundation with overall responsibility. Within the new structure, there are three sections: Girls’ Division, Boys’ Division and Primary Division. A Head of each Division and the Head of Foundation, together with the Clerk and Treasurer, are the Foundation’s Senior Officers; they are directly accountable to the Governors.

Two adjoining and similar buildings, now attached by a state-of-the art Sixth Form Centre, house the Boys’ and Girls’ Senior Schools, each of which provides a traditional academic education from the age of 11 years. The Primary Division includes separate Junior Schools for boys and girls from the age of 7 and a co-educational Infant School and Nursery.

Academic results at GCSE and A Level consistently place Bolton School amongst the top schools in the North of England and often within the top 100 nationally. The School is also renowned for its provision of a wide range of enrichment activities, which take place both during and after the school day. It serves a wide area of the North West, collecting pupils on over 20 coach routes, and provides fee assistance to a substantial proportion of the student body - one in five Senior School pupils currently receives a bursary.

The vast majority of students progress to their first choice university and the School provides a regular supply of Sixth Formers to highly competitive courses and universities. Whilst the academic work of the two senior schools is largely separate, there are occasionally joint Sixth Form classes and there is considerable collaboration in extra-curricular activities.

Entry to the Junior and Senior Schools is by competitive examination and interview. Interest in the School remains robust and numbers on the school roll have increased in recent years.

For further details and to apply online for the position please visit the School website.

Closing date for applications: Monday 20 January 2025 at 12 noon

A generous level of PPA is provided which allows members of staff, as valued professionals, to manage their time appropriately and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace to reflect the diversity of our pupils and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and to join Bolton School. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.

We look forward to receiving your application.