Science Teacher

Enfield County School for Girls, Enfield, EN2 6QG

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Chemistry, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: ECT/MPS/UPS Outer London Payscale
• Additional allowances:

  ECT/MPS/UPS Outer London Payscale

Science Teacher job summary

About This Role
Enfield County School for Girls is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Science with a Chemistry specialism to teach across KS3, KS4 and KS5. Join a supportive department within a vibrant school community, with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and ambitious school committed to delivering high-quality education.

The successful candidate will teach Science, with a Chemistry focus, across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, inspiring students to develop confidence, curiosity and a strong scientific understanding. Our Science department is a collaborative and well-resourced team who work closely together to ensure consistently high standards of teaching and learning.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for career development and progression, with strong support for professional development and opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as your career develops.

The ideal candidate will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Science, Chemistry, or a related subject
Have experience of teaching Science across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the ability or ambition to teach Key Stage 5 Chemistry
Have a strong commitment to securing excellent outcomes for students
Be able to use technology effectively to support teaching and learning
Be committed to continuous professional development
Be able to contribute to the pastoral life of the school, including form tutoring
Demonstrate enthusiasm for their subject and the ability to engage and motivate students

Enfield County School for Girls is a thriving and inclusive school with a strong sense of community. We are proud of our supportive staff culture and commitment to professional growth.

We offer:

A supportive and collaborative Science department
Opportunities for career progression and leadership development
A commitment to ongoing professional development and training
A welcoming and inclusive school community
Access to excellent facilities and resources
A convenient location in Enfield Town with excellent transport links
On-site parking

Enfield County School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references from previous employers and verification of qualifications.

The school is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be appointed, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged.

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.

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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 Enfield County School for Girls

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1015 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Enfield County School for Girls website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/enfield-county-school-for-girls

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