Tes is supporting the appointment of a Teacher of Chemistry to join a High School based in Sutton.
The role
The High School is seeking an engaging and passionate teacher to deliver Chemistry to highly motivated girls in Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 (with a focus on A Level).
The successful candidate should have the capability to teach GCSE and A Level Chemistry, creating challenging and thought-provoking lessons, with an emphasis on creativity and collaboration.
The ability to offer general combined Science for KS3 is also essential.
They are ideally seeking an experienced teacher, with proven success teaching to A Level, but the role may also suit an ambitious and capable ECT, within a supportive department with superb ECT provision for professional development.
At their school, girls want to learn, and care about each other’s success. Relationships with teachers are exceptional, and you can focus on teaching your subject and developing future leaders in an environment where each individual, both staff and students, is known and valued.
About the High School
The High School is an academically selective independent day school for 850 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. They are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are amongst the top schools in the country, with their A Level results placing them 69th in national rankings in 2024.
The High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve, and individuality is celebrated.
Employee benefits include:
* Competitive salaries and pay progression
* Membership of a flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
* 35 week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn
* Access to extensive professional development opportunities
* Training grants for qualifications
* Free life assurance benefit
* A discount of up to 50% on fees for children
* Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)
* Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
* A Cycle to Work scheme
* Good transport links
* Competitive terms and conditions of employment
They reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be found, therefore they advise early application.
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.
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To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context.
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