Teacher of Chemistry (maternity cover) - Girls' School

Hasmonean High School for Girls, London, NW7 2EU

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  December 2026

• Closing date

  7 December 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Chemistry, Physics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £39,196.00 - £58,120.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS Outer London

Teacher of Chemistry (maternity cover) - Girls' School job summary

Required 14 December 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an excellent Teacher of Chemistry to join a highly dedicated and successful Science team at Hasmonean Multi-Academy Trust’s Girls’ School. This maternity cover position would suit an enthusiastic Chemistry specialist with strong subject knowledge, high expectations and the ability to inspire motivated students across all key stages.

Your new school
You will be joining a school with a highly skilled and passionate staff team that is committed to effective teaching, learning and student progress. The school sets high standards and provides an ambitious environment for teachers who want to contribute positively to students’ academic development and wider wellbeing.

The successful candidate will become part of an experienced, professional and dedicated Science team focused on creating engaging learning opportunities for students.

Your new role

As a Teacher of Chemistry, you will plan and deliver challenging, engaging lessons across all key stages, using your specialist subject knowledge to support students’ progress and achievement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and managing a positive, inclusive and well-organised learning environment
• Planning challenging teaching and learning objectives
• Assessing, monitoring and recording student progress and attainment
• Providing clear and constructive feedback to students, parents and colleagues
• Establishing high expectations for behaviour, independence and achievement
• Adapting learning activities in response to individual student needs
• Using ICT effectively to support teaching and learning
• Building productive relationships with students and acting as a positive role model
• Contributing to the wider ethos, aims and work of the school
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people within the school community

What you’ll get in return

You will receive:

• A salary on the MPS / UPS, dependent on experience
• The opportunity to teach highly motivated students
• A supportive and successful Science department
• The chance to work alongside skilled colleagues who are passionate about teaching and learning
• An ambitious school environment with high expectations
• Valuable experience within a respected multi-academy trust
• Opportunities to contribute to the continued development of Chemistry and Science provision

We reserve the right to close these vacancies early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application

The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Hasmonean High School for Girls

• Organisation type: Academy, Jewish, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 570 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hasmonean High School for Girls website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hasmonean-high-school-for-girls

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