Teacher of Science

Charters School, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9QY

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual) Charters Teacher Pay Point 1 - Point 9 - includes London Fringe. Includes a £4,000 incentive bonus for successful direct applications*

Teacher of Science job summary

Charters School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join us in September 2026. ECTs and more experienced teachers are most welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will be:

Committed to promoting high-quality teaching of Science (Chemistry, Physics and or Biology)

Inspire students to have a passion for the subject and have high expectations of all students

An excellent classroom practitioner with an understanding of high-quality learning and ensuring Science is a vibrant subject within the school community.

Experienced at teaching Science KS3 & KS4 (KS5 desirable).

Charters School is a heavily oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with 1,710 students on roll, including 390 in the Sixth Form.

The School has a strong tradition of excellent outcomes alongside a broad and inclusive curriculum suited to all students. The school’s behaviour and relationships policy is robust, and staff have welcomed the introduction of centralised consequences and inclusive policies.

We believe our best resources are our teachers. There is a well-established and highly regarded programme of continuing professional development, both within the department and across the school, supporting colleagues at every stage of their careers. Staff benefit from excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth, strong promotion prospects, and a comprehensive induction programme.

Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them in maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. The priority admission of children of successful applicants applies for this subject.

Please take a look at the Science Department information document alongside this advert, and visit our website: www.chartersschool.org.uk

Deadline for application: Monday 5 May 2026 at 9 am

Applicants are requested to complete the Application Form on the Vacancies page of the Charters School Website (c/o MyNewTerm) https://www.chartersschool.org.uk/7545/vacancies

Please include a statement, outlining how your skills and experience will have prepared you for the role and how you would contribute to Charters School’s future success.

*Incentive bonus is subject to offer and would be paid on completion of a satisfactory probationary period, in two stages, £2,000 after six months and £2,000 after twelve months. Pro-rata for part time.*

Applications are invited with immediate effect and will be considered immediately upon receipt. We reserve the right to shortlist, interview, and appoint at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the deadline date.

Charters School, Charters Road,

Sunningdale, Berks SL5 9QY.

Tel: 01344 624826

Charters School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and appropriate pre-employment checks.

Charters School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Charters School: A company limited by guarantee. Registered in England: Company Number: 08208767

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.

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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 Charters School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1715 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Charters School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/charters-school

Charters School is a very heavily over-subscribed 11-18 Comprehensive Academy School with 1720 students on roll (including 400+ in the Sixth Form) located in Sunningdale. It has been graded an “outstanding” school on two successive occasions and is a dynamic, high-achieving secondary school where students are polite, motivated to succeed and enjoy their education.

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