Rossetti Academics (Chemistry)

King's Rossetti Academic (Chemistry)

Reporting to: Assistant Head (Enrichment and Pupil Progress)

We are currently inviting graduates, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers specialising in Chemistry to apply to become a King's Rossetti Academic.

The role will support curricular and co curricular activities relating to Chemistry and help pupils seeking to make successful higher education applications.

Workload: typically 8 hours per week across one or two days, starting from September 2026.

Core Responsibilities

• Running subject extension sessions
• Preparing pupils for admissions tests
• Providing strategic advice on university applications
• Supporting the creation and delivery of academic enrichment resources, talks and activities within both the curriculum and co curriculum
• Supervising pupils in the research, writing and delivery of individual projects, such as King's Essays
• Delivering pupil workshops as part of Rossetti Day in January and Curiosity Day in June
• Providing occasional support for partnership and international schools

Person Specification

• A good undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in Chemistry or a related subject
• A genuine interest in Chemistry as a contemporary academic discipline; this may be as a current doctoral or post doctoral researcher
• An ability to work well with others, and to demonstrate initiative
• Excellent communication, organisation and listening skills
• A desire to enrich the intellectual experience of pupils beyond the exam specifications, and to inspire and support pupils to flourish and reach their academic potential
• An understanding of the application process for the most competitive degree courses in the relevant subject area, and the ability and willingness to support pupils with their preparations for admissions tests and interviews
• Prior experience working in a secondary school environment
• A willingness to contribute to the school's partnerships programme (e.g., Harris Academy Wimbledon sixth form, or international schools programme)
• A willingness to contribute to the school's wider academic enrichment programme

Legal & Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.