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  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    23 June 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    13 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

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Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£36,413.00 - £53,994.00 Annually (Actual) MPR pay scale

Teacher of Chemistry job summary

Teacher of Chemistry

Location: Barnhill Community High School

Salary: MPS/UPR £36,413 to £53,994 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time teaching contract

Start Date: September 2025

About Us: Barnhill is a heavily oversubscribed, high performing school that places wellbeing and quality of life at the heart of its ethos. Barnhill performs in and around the top 5% of schools in the country and was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024. The sixth form was judged to be a very strong aspect of the school in the inspection.

Barnhill is part of Middlesex Learning Partnership, a multi-academy trust which is dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities for young people, fostering inclusive learning environments, and nurturing a strong sense of community. With three schools under our care—Barnhill High School, Belmore Primary, and William Byrd Primary—our mission is to ensure every child has access to outstanding facilities that inspire success.

Staff Wellbeing: We have a very well thought of staff wellbeing that focusses on allowing staff to concentrate on their work without unnecessary impediment. In addition to this there is a range of supportive measures such as marking from home, wellbeing events and staff celebrations.

The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Science department of Barnhill Community High School.

Our Science Department is at the centre of the curriculum at Barnhill. We have a dynamic and forward-thinking team dedicated to fostering critical thinking, communication and collaboration with an ambitious and inclusive curriculum.

The department has an innate passion for their subject, which is reflected in their teaching and students’ attitude to learning in lessons. The Science department is thriving, where student progress at GCSE and A Level has been well above national averages for many years with disadvantaged students’ outcomes closely matching their peers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To be a member of Barnhill Community High and be responsible for the safety, welfare and educational progress of groups of students as assigned by the Head Teacher and to take an appropriate share of collective responsibility for all students
  • To teach a timetable commensurate with the post
  • To positively contribute to the efficient and effective planning and running of the Science Curriculum Area,
  • To contribute to the development of the school ethos.
  • To ensure that all students have access to a well designed, stimulating resources, undertake challenging activities at all times and work in an interesting and cared for environment.

What We're Looking For:

  • Qualified Teacher Status in the relevant or related curriculum area
  • Experience of teaching within age range to be served by the school (11-18). (This may be obtained from teaching practise).
  • A positive, enthusiastic outlook, embracing risk and innovation
  • Commitment to the provision of Equal opportunities for all children in all aspects of their education throughout the school.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role.

Further Information:

Barnhill Community High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

It is an offence to apply for the position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children.

Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised.

CVs will not be accepted

Only employment and academic references accepted, no character references.

Pleases see link to the Child protection policy – Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Please note we hold the right to carry out online checks on applicants selected for interview.

Closing Date: 23/06/2025

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 Barnhill Community High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1574 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Barnhill Community High has an amazing record of staff development leading to rapid career progression at all levels. This school is part of the Middlesex Learning Partnership, which is at an exciting time in its development. The Trust has a strong shared sense of community and a real commitment to making a difference to the lives of young people.

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