Teacher of Science

Westminster Academy, London, W2 5EZ

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  29 September 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Chemistry, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - M6 (Inner London + WA Allowance)

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role is ideal if you are excited to:

• Deliver engaging, challenging lessons that spark curiosity and deepen understanding.
• Contribute to a highly collaborative department that thrives on sharing practice and supporting each other.
• Help shape our students into confident, resilient learners who are ready for the challenges of the future.

If you’re a teacher who is ready to take the next step in your career, passionate about the power of Science, and eager to make a difference in the heart of Westminster, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Westminster Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Science to join our vibrant and supportive department. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity to teach in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

We are especially keen to hear from candidates with a strong Chemistry specialism or real confidence in delivering Chemistry across KS3–KS5. Your expertise will play a vital role in inspiring students and driving achievement across the subject.

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

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.

A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Westminster Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1073 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westminster Academy website
• Email address: hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 0207 121 0600
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westminster-academy

At Westminster Academy we have a deep and genuine commitment to provide an education that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Our mission is "Education is Success". This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates the Academy. We aim to develop resilience in our students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives. We draw out their individual talents and celebrate their personal achievements and their individual contribution.

Arranging a visit to Westminster Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk.

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