What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will:
• Be a qualified teacher of Chemistry with excellent subject knowledge.
• Have a passion for engaging and inspiring young learners.
• Be a strong classroom practitioner with effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to professional development and continuous improvement.
What the school offers its staff
Southfields Academy, a thriving secondary school, seeks a passionate and enthusiastic teacher to join our dynamic Science Department from September 2025. This role is suitable for an ECT chemistry specialist.
Our science department is committed to providing a high-quality education while fostering a love of learning. Staff are ambitious for all students - at Key Stage 4, our students achieve above expected targets consistently.
The department offers a range of courses at Post-16, A levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics and a Vocational Level 3 science course. The sciences are a popular choice for our KS5 students. Additionally, the department offers courses to our unique ‘International Group’ of students.
We offer:
• Excellent professional development:Dedicated ECT mentor, tailored training, and access to high-quality CPD.
• Supportive environment:Collaborative team, strong leadership, and a focus on well-being.
• Modern facilities:Well-equipped laboratories and resources to inspire scientific curiosity.
• Opportunity to make a real difference:Shape the future of young minds and contribute to a vibrant school community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.