Raising Standards in Science

Chingford Foundation School, London, E4 7LT

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London) & TLR 2a
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS (Outer London) & TLR 2a

Raising Standards in Science job summary

The successful candidate will:

• Lead science outreach with the STEM Coordinator and build links with schools and external agencies

• Support and oversee trainee teachers and ECTs in Science, including timetabling and lesson observations

• Work with ITT providers to increase the number of trainee science teachers

• Train and monitor ITT mentors

• Organise and deliver internal CPD for ECTs and ITTs in Science

• Track GCSE and A‑level data and plan appropriate interventions

• Work with the Director of Science and Deputy Head of Science to plan and deliver interventions

This is a brilliant opportunity to work in forward thinking department with supportive and experienced teams. If you are looking to work in a great school, with fantastic facilities then Chingford Foundation School could be the place for you.

It is an exciting time in the history of the school with the development of the site.

CFS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job.

You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. CFS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and academic attainment for our students.

You can find out more information by taking a look at our website.

Closing date: Friday 1 May at 9am.

Interviews: TBC

To complete your application, please use My New Term application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy or interview early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure Check.

The Trust requires that all adults who work with pupils promote pupil safety and wellbeing; adhering to Trust policies to ensure effective Child Protection and Safeguarding provision, either directly or indirectly.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chingford Foundation School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1401 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chingford Foundation School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chingford-foundation-school-london

Chingford Foundation School (CFS) and South Chingford Foundation School (SCFS) have 120 years of combined history and experience in delivering a positive, aspirational environment for our students to flourish. Whilst we have continued to adapt to the changing world around us with the creation of our Multi Academy Trust, our commitment to helping students of all abilities and backgrounds achieve their dreams has only strengthened. We are incredibly proud of our staff and students and passionate about driving improving standards across the Trust, aspiring to offer a world class education and professional development model for all.

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