Role of Teacher Mentor
A University Host, a Lead Teacher and five Teacher Mentors are assigned to each Camp. Fifty students (Year 10 or equivalent) are selected for each Camp.

The Teacher Mentor is expected to work closely with the other members of the team and will be supported by the Lead Teacher both prior to and during the Camp.

Key Responsibilities

• Attendance at a 5 day (2 x 2 ½  day Camps for students) residential Chemistry Camp in June/July/August at the Host University.  Teacher Mentors are accommodated with the students in a University Hall of Residence.
• Teacher Mentors are to arrive at the University on the Sunday evening to meet with the Lead Teacher and other Teacher Mentors.  On the Monday morning before the Camp begins Teacher Mentors will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the University laboratories and facilities.  Teacher Mentors are able to leave after lunch on the Friday.
• Leadership of a practical activity/activities to last approximately 3 hours.
• Responsible for 24 hour pastoral care of the students.  Teachers are not permitted to go off-site throughout the duration of the Camp.  Teacher Mentors will be expected to share responsibility for ALL activities (daytime and evening) and full involvement from Teacher Mentors is essential for the enjoyment and success of the Camp.
• Completion of both a short pre-Camp and final day evaluation questionnaire

Qualities

• Ideally, a minimum of two years experience of teaching chemistry
• A desire to share your enthusiasm for chemistry with young people
• Good team worker
• Good organisational skills
• Positive attitude

Further Information

Teacher Mentors will receive a modest honorarium and reasonable travel expenses will be paid.

Financial assistance will be available to help schools who may have difficulty providing supply cover for absence from school.

All Teacher Mentors are subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check.

Application form
You can apply to teach at a Chemistry Camp by downloading the application form. Please enter your details below and the nomination form and instructions will be emailed to you.

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