2 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    7 February 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    31 January 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4

Subject

Chemistry

Working pattern

Full time, part time: Full time / part time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Southfields Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1275 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
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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