Science Teacher
Caterham High School, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0QWThis job expired on 8 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37872 to £56154 p.a.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking motivated, reflective and independent professionals who are keen to contribute to the school’s ongoing development. We value educational research and evidenceinformed practice, and we are looking for teachers who share this commitment. We are particularly interested in specialists of chemistry and physics.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and innovative individual to join our successful Sciences team. We are determined to improve outcomes for all students and to promote the importance ofSciencesubjects in helping young people understand themselves and the world around them.
What the school offers its staff
We are justifiably proud of our Good Ofsted judgement (June 2022), which recognised our positive learning environment and caring community. As a community school in East London, we celebrate diversity and rigorously promote equality and inclusion. We believe every student should feel valued, supported and challenged. We have two Alternative Resource Provisions - one for Deaf children and one for children with Autism - as well as inclusive Curriculum Pathways that enable access and support strong academic achievement.
Our most recent inspection noted that students “conduct themselves in a calm and orderly manner around school and behave well in lessons.” Our students are polite, friendly and benefit from excellent relationships with staff.
Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly encouraged to apply. We offer an excellent support programme for ECTs and trainee teachers and are active members of the Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, providing a wide range ofhigh‑qualityprofessional development opportunities.
We are committed to staff development at all stages, including leadership opportunities, and there are possibilities to teach across the full secondary age range, including Sixth Form. Students finish early every second Friday to support professional learning as part of our strong andwell‑establishedCPD programme.
Staff wellbeing is a priority. We offer a range of wellbeing activities, free access to our fitness suite and swimming pool, free parking, and a friendly, welcoming staff culture.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
In accordance with KCSiE, Safer Recruitment Guidelines and Data Protection Guidelines, we reserve the right to use social media as part of our recruitment processes. Further details are available from the LGA guidance note.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Caterham High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 991 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Caterham High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@ecaterham.net
- Phone number
- 02085514321
Caterham High is a community school that serves a richly diverse area of East London. Our staff are well known as friendly and welcoming.
We have good facilities and opportunities to teach across the full age range.
There is strong and valued staff CPD programme, and we provide Middle Leadership development and opportunities to enhance your practice and experiences. We have a strong and supportive Senior Leadership team.
We are active participants of the Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance. Staff have free access to our fitness suite and free parking.
Arranging a visit to Caterham High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ecaterham.net.
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