Job Description

The postholder will deliver high-quality Chemistry teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, fostering academic excellence and enthusiasm for Science. They will also have active participation in the boarding school community, supporting students ' overall development through tutoring, co-curricular activities, and evening and weekend boarding duties (rota system).

Key Responsibilities

Set high standards in planning, teaching, and assessing KS3 Science and KS4/5 Chemistry. Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and understanding of curriculum progression. Design effective, creative lessons aligned with objectives and learner needs. Apply a wide range of teaching and behaviour strategies to support all learners. Assess accurately and give constructive, developmental feedback. Monitor and support student progress, addressing underperformance as needed. Maintain clear, supportive communication with parents. Ensure learning continues during student absences. Promote collaboration through cross-curricular links. Support and monitor the welfare, academic progress, and behaviour of a tutor group, working closely with teaching staff, the Housemaster/mistress, and parents. Participate in weekday and occasional weekend boarding duties, including supervising meals, prep time, and evening routines. Help organise House activities, attend pastoral meetings, and contribute to the school's wider co-curricular programme.
Full details of what this role entails can be found within the linked to the vacancy.

Further Information

This is a full-time, permanent role within the Science Department, starting in February 2026. The salary will be paid on the Main/Upper Pay Scale, and the position includes an additional allowance of 6,953 per annum for boarding duties, clubs, and activities.

Applications Process

Completed application packs should be emailed to: Recruitment@doyrms.com by Friday 12 December 2025.

Interviews will take place at The Duke of York's Royal Military School and candidates will be contacted directly with interview dates and times if shortlisted.

We encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

CVs alone will not be accepted.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,916.00-51,048.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Canteen Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person