Teacher of Chemistry/Physics 0.8 FTE 12 months FTC

Philosophy Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School is an expanding six form entry boys’ grammar school converter academy situated in a pleasant environment of North East Birmingham, close to Sutton Park. Boys are selected for admission to the school on the basis of grammar school tests adopted by the Grammar Schools of Birmingham Consortium. The school has 1460 students with a large co-educational sixth form of 500 students. We seek an inspirational and qualified teacher with excellent communication skills to join our ambitious and forward-looking school. An ability to teach Chemistry from GCSE is essential, the ability to teach up to A level is desirable. Candidates for teaching posts at the school are expected to show a willingness to participate in the extra-curricular activities we offer students. We warmly welcome applications from ECT’s or experienced teachers. Teaching and Learning Chemistry is a dynamic department which places innovation in teaching and learning at the core of its practice. It has a very strong reputation both within and outside of the school, which is supported by excellent records of exam success. Key Stage 3 Science At Key Stage 3, Year 7 pupils are taught in groups of approximately 32 students, in Year 8 and 9, students are in groups of approximately 26 students. All students follow the AQA specifications. Chemistry Key Stage 4/5 and exam results Students follow the AQA specification with the expectation that the majority of students sit the separate higher paper. In 2025, 83% of our entry achieved grades 9-7 at GCSE level. In the Sixth Form, Chemistry is very popular. We are joined by students from other schools. Around 180 students take Chemistry at A level, including 100 in Lower Sixth on a linear A-level course. We operate four teaching sets in Upper Sixth and in Lower Sixth. The AQA specification 7404 and 7405 is followed. In 2025, 81 % of our entry achieved a grade A*/B at A level. Other information There are currently five Chemistry teachers, including the Head of Department who usually have teaching groups in all years. There is excellent support from a full time, well-qualified technician; this means that we can be innovative, up-to-date and practical in our teaching. The department is enthusiastic about the teaching of our subject and our students are able and want to succeed. The Chemistry Department believe strongly in providing a curriculum enriched with extra-curricular opportunities. We have strong links with Birmingham University. Each year we enter A-level students for the L63C and Chemistry Olympiad competitions. We have enjoyed recent success with our first students achieving gold awards in the last couple of years. We are looking for a willingness to support, coach and mentor Sixth Form students interested in pursuing careers in Medicine, Engineering, Veterinary and any Science related degree, particularly Chemistry. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join one of Britai