Chiswick School was last inspected in January 2020 and was found to be Good with Outstanding Personal Development. In January 2025, Ofsted returned for an ungraded inspection which highlighted significant improvement in all areas since their last visit. They were so impressed that they will be returning to carry out a full inspection to allow the school to showcase all areas with a graded inspection/report.
We are a high performing school in West London. Our academic progress outcomes far exceeded national expectations. We are oversubscribed and remain the first choice school for many parents in Hounslow.
We are looking for a Teacher of Physics to join our amazing Science team.
As an inspirational specialist you will be able to teach your specialism to KS4 and A Level. Your department can offer:
* Centralised resourcing to reduce workload
* Dedicated department time for pedagogical, curriculum and knowledge focus
* Sensible marking policy
* Supportive behaviour system
* Centralised detentions
* Online marked homework platform for KS3-KS5
* Extensive experience in ITT mentoring
* Capacity to teach your science specialism in all key stages
* High A level/Level 3 BTEC uptake
* Opportunities to develop as a leader
* Two week October halfterm
What we are looking for:
• A Science relevant degree from an established university (required)
• PGCE/QTS or equivalent (required)
• Excellent working knowledge of the National Curriculum for KS3, KS4 and KS5,
• A high level of subject knowledge, ideally including A level and practical skills (required)
• The ability to reflect on your own practice and welcome professional development
• Respect for and willingness to promote the school’s ethos and values
Our team delivers a shared, knowledge-rich curriculum which supports students' pedagogical needs to the best of our ability. Our vision is that all students, regardless of their ability and prior scientific knowledge, are inspired to learn and that they thrive doing so.
The and Person Specification will outline the basis of what we are looking for and can be downloaded below. We will be using our Person Specification in our shortlisting process.
If you wish to discuss this further or would like to come and look at the school, please contact the Director of HR, Andrea Ramsay on 0208 747 6659 or 07401198476 or email ara@chiswickschool.org. Applications will only be accepted through the TES application portal.
Closing date: Please note interviews will be held throughout the application process and the school reserves the right to make an early appointment should there be an exceptional candidate. Otherwise the advert will be closed 22nd April.
Chiswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service as well as Online Search check that is satisfactory to us is a condition of employment so are all other statutory pre employment checks.