- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1336 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holland Park School website
Teacher of Chemistry
More than one location, United Learning Trust28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Subject
- Chemistry
Working pattern
- Full time: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- PT4 - EPT3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Post title: Teacher of Chemistry
Responsible to: Head of Science
Salary: PT4 - EPT3
Start date: September 2026
Purpose of the role: To deliver high-quality Science teaching that secures excellent outcomes for all students, fosters curiosity and deep scientific understanding, and contributes to the continued success of a high-performing Science Department.
The candidate must have a specialism in Chemistry and be confident teaching Chemistry to KS5
We are looking for a more experienced candidate, so the position is not suitable for ECT 1s.
What the school offers its staff
Holland Park School is a unique and extraordinary school. We are a non-selective comprehensive school in inner West London, and we pride ourselves on the diversity of our 1,300 students and our ambition for everyone in our school to achieve their very best.
The academic outcomes at Holland Park School continue to be well above average both at GCSE and A-Level: we were the top-performing school in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea at A-Level in 2023, and second at GCSE.
We are fortunate to be able to work in fantastic state-of-the-art buildings with specialist facilities including high-specification science labs, DT workshops, a Food Tech kitchen, Art studios and Drama and Music rooms.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About United Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- molly.coupe@unitedlearning.org.uk
United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.
Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin schools' own knowledge. Our specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. By joining us, you will provide ongoing support to schools, ultimately improving the outcomes of our pupils.
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.
School Details
Holland Park School
Arranging a visit to United Learning Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email molly.coupe@unitedlearning.org.uk.
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