16 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    13 April 2026

  • Closing date

    9 February 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    23 January 2026

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Chemistry

Working pattern

Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday Applications will be accepted from 0.8 to 1.0 FTE

Contract type

Fixed term - Up to 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Chemistry (Maternity)

MPR/UPR

0.8 – 1.0 FTE

Maternity Cover

To start April 2026

Your role/responsibilities:

We are looking for an ambitious, reflective and talented person who can help us to develop the quality of teaching at King Edward VI School and ensure an even better learning experience for our students.

We are seeking to appoint a person who:

  • is passionate about Science and is able to inspire our students with a similar love for the subject
  • is committed to comprehensive education, and to improving outcomes for young people
  • can work effectively as part of a team and make a positive contribution to our ethos and values.

About us

King Edward VI CEVC School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 school with 1200 students on roll.

We will offer you:

Support and growth to help your professional development and a network of like-minded colleagues.

Our site is well-resourced and we have free car parking, an Employee Assistance Programme, good public transport links and excellent on-site catering facilities.

For more information:

If you have any questions about the post, or would like to arrange a visit, do not hesitate to get in touch with Katesha Kennington, Head of Science hk@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk or Sarah Trueman, HR and Training Manager on 01284 716180 opt 3 or email sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk

How to apply:

Further details on the position are in the attached Information Pack. Applications are available on our website Vacancies - King Edward VI School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and completed forms to be returned to vacancies@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 9.00 am Monday 9 February 2026

Interview date: TBC


What the school offers its staff

Our site is well-resourced and we have free car parking, an Employee Assistance Programme, good public transport links and excellent on-site catering facilities.

Flexible working opportunities

Prepared to accept both part time and full time applications.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Applicant Information Pack Teacher of Chemistry Maternity Jan 26.pdf - 6.31 MB (opens in new tab)

About King Edward VI CEVC School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1199 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
King Edward VI CEVC School website
Email address
sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
Phone number
01284761393
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Secondary phase

Arranging a visit to King Edward VI CEVC School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk.

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