Science Chemistry Teacher
Southfields Academy, London, SW18 5JU13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
1 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 November 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Chemistry, Science
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
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
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.
Professional Development
The Academy has a tradition of innovation in education and pedagogy. The opportunity for teachers to not only make an impact on their own practice but that of colleagues across the profession is key to this success.All teachers have professional development opportunities, designed for their career point, and department meetings are more often than not given over to the development and refining of practice rather than housekeeping.
Early Career Teachers benefit from a programme led by members of the Senior Leadership Team, there is an Early Professional Development Programme for second year teachers and through leadership opportunities across the Academy there is a culture of pushing those aspiring middle and senior leaders to reach their goal.
The Academy has a tradition of growing its own future middle and senior leaders.
Staff Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, subscription to the Teachers' Pension Scheme and for Support Staff the Local Government Pension Scheme, Southfields Academy has a great deal to offer those that work here.
Staff are automatically enrolled as members of the Aspire Centre which is the Academy's onsite sports centre and adult learning facility. Staff can use the fitness suite and the swimming pool during supervised sessions before the school day begins and after school.
Staff are provided with tea and coffee during break time and there is a designated staff counter in the dining room at which staff can purchase food at cost price during the school day.
The Academy has a private day nursery available at a discount to all Academy Staff, subject to spaces being available.
Subject to the position and to negotiation with the Principal, part time working is supported at all levels.
Further information about the job
Job overview
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, or, an experienced Chemistry Teacher.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, such as A levels in Biology, Chemistry, 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.
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
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About Southfields Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1179 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Southfields Academy website
- Email address
- hr@southfieldsacademy.com
- Phone number
- 020 8875 2600
At Southfields we aim to create a culture of tolerance and respect for others, where students and staff work together to improve. Our vision is to develop a provision that will secure the best life chances for our students once they leave Southfields Academy. This environment must inspire each individual in the community to be the very best that they can be. At Southfields we have the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour and offer a nurturing and supportive environment where we celebrate difference and ensure that everyone meets their full potential. We value every individual and commit to ensuring everyone feels supported and listened to.
We offer the highest quality educational experience, aiming to inspire a generation of lifelong learners, who take pride in their achievements and take ownership of their learning. We believe creativity and imagination are the key to developing future passions and talents. We have a positive, “can do” attitude, believing that the sky is our limit, and we will think creatively and innovatively to meet the needs of our learners and our community.
A successful Southfields student will be one that understands the world we live in and is curious and keen to develop further by learning from others around them. This student will leave Southfields ready for their next stage in education or employment, equipped to learn and to grow.
Arranging a visit to Southfields Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@southfieldsacademy.com.
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