Teacher of Science
Glenthorne High School, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PS16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
10 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Science
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,870.00 - £50,474.00 Annually (FTE) Main Teacher Pay Scale (Outer London)
Teacher of Science job summary
Glenthorne High School is a vibrant community where staff are appreciated and supported in their work. The school is looking to recruit a Teacher of Science, preferably with Biology or Chemistry specialism, who could demonstrate their passion for their subject and a commitment to raising standards for all learners. We have excellent teaching facilities with dedicated Science labs and prep rooms, the department fully embrace new technologies to support teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach Biology or Chemistry to KS5, and Chemistry, Biology & Physics at KS3 and KS4, and across the age and ability range. They will be fully supported by the department team and benefit from our excellent CPD programme.
The post is open to experienced and new teachers.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.
Glenthorne High School can offer you:
- PPA afternoon from home, once a fortnight for full time staff.
- Potential for Recruitment and Retention Allowance
- Well established behaviour management systems, pupils feel valued and supported and able to learn
- A programme of support for ECTs and those in their second year of teaching
- A comprehensive programme of professional development for teachers at all levels
- The opportunity to work with colleagues who have a passion to inspire pupils.
- Opportunity to take advantage of Benenden Healthcare
- Salary Sacrifice schemes: Electric car and Cycle to work scheme
- Long Service Awards
- A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1700 pupils. This is a genuine opportunity to join a popular school and become an integral part of the academy's continuing success.
The Willow Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our pupils and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children. We expect all staff to share this commitment and hold an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Glenthorne High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1782 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Glenthorne High School website
Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1600 pupils, which has been judged 'outstanding' in all areas by OFSTED. The school provides a calm and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.
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