Science Teacher - part time (0.3), fixed term contract

Chesham Grammar School, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS fringe (pro rated)

Science Teacher - part time (0.3), fixed term contract job summary

Fixed term contract (1 September 2026 to 1 February 2027)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an excellent colleague to join our Science Faculty. We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic graduate science teacher (QTS). The Science Faculty is made up of a large team of teaching and support staff. The successful applicant will join a friendly, welcoming and supportive team, where teachers work together regularly sharing resources and good practice. We are extremely proud of the achievements of our highly motivated students.

Chesham Grammar School is an outstanding and popular co-educational grammar school with over 1300 students on roll (400 in the Sixth Form).

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:

Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff and students alike. Some of the benefits of working at CGS are:

A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing

Minimum 14% PPA for all teachers (more for TLR holders)

Engaging, highly motivated and able students

High staff retention

Staff social events

London Fringe Allowance

Access to the generous Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)

A comprehensive induction programme for new staff

Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)

APPLICATIONSPlease complete an application form via the “mynewterm” portal (follow link: https://mynewterm.com/school/Chesham-Grammar-School/137091)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:Monday 2 March, 10am

INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 5 or Friday 6 March 2025

We reserve the right to interview and appoint on application. Early applications are encouraged to

avoid disappointment

Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chesham Grammar School, our vision is for everyone to enjoy, achieve and belong. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is one way in which we seek to fulfill this for everyone in our diverse and vibrant school community

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

Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

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 Chesham Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1326 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chesham Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chesham-grammar-school-chesham

Chesham Grammar School is a co-educational grammar school in Buckinghamshire. There is a county-wide selection to secondary school at 11+ and there are 13 grammar schools within the county, five of which are co-educational.

Our intake is drawn from a very wide geographical area. The majority of students come from the Chiltern and South Bucks area of Buckinghamshire but we also have students who travel from Hertfordshire and from towns on the Metropolitan Line such as Harrow and Uxbridge.

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