Teacher of Science (Chemistry)

Ranelagh School, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 9DA

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Part time considered
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and effective teacher of Science, able to teach in Key Stage 3, 4 and 5, with teaching of KS4 Chemistry essential for the role. Applicants with additional experience of teaching KS4 Biology and/or KS5 Chemistry are preferred - (Full or Part Time) required forSeptember 2026.

If you have a very good knowledge and understanding of the subject and you are an excellent teacher looking to develop your career in a supportive and progressive environment, we would welcome an application from you. Opportunities for personal development are excellent. An interest and willingness to teach a second subject would also be an advantage. Potential candidates may also wish to know that our admissions policy enables the school to priorities the admission of children of staff recruited to posts in which there is a demonstratable skill shortage.

What the school offers its staff

Our school has an excellent reputation at local and national level. The last inspection by Ofsted in 2024 judged us to be outstanding in all areas. This was our fifth outstanding report and, whilst we are very proud of this achievement, we are in no way complacent. In addition to excellence in terms of academic outcomes, our purpose is to provide a supportive, stimulating and secure environment in which young people can thrive. As such, we seek to employ inspirational and energetic staff, committed to the school’s ethos. In return, we aim to provide opportunities for continuing professional growth and development for all staff, beginning with a well- established induction.

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

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About Ranelagh School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1101 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ranelagh School website
• Email address: recruitment@bonitas.org.uk
• Phone number: 01344 421233
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ranelagh-school

Arranging a visit to Ranelagh School

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