Teacher of Science - (Chemistry Specialist desirable) (Maternity Cover)

St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School, London, N11 1NP

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2a £3527

Teacher of Science - (Chemistry Specialist desirable) (Maternity Cover) job summary

Teacher of Science - MPS/UPS (Outer London)

For the right candidate, there is an opportunity for a TLR to be 2I/C Science

Start date: 1 September 2026

Contract: Fixed Term (One‑year maternity cover with an anticipated end date of 30 June 2027, with the possibility of an extension until the end of the academic year, depending on circumstances.)

We are looking for a high-calibre Teacher of Science to join our successful Science Department; a teacher who will enthuse students through the provision of high-quality teaching and learning, encouraging all students to develop their potential to the full. The successful candidate will be a teacher who is passionate about all aspects of Science has an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum and a drive to make a difference and maintain our high standards.

If you are confident that you can rise to these challenges, we would welcome an application from you.

Our Science department is hugely important to St Andrew the Apostle School. In 2025 all subjects in GCSE Triple Science had, on average, over 40% of their students achieving 9 - 7 grades. Furthermore, Single Science had very positive Progress 8 outcomes. Physics, Chemistry and Biology are consistently chosen by our students in our small sixth form, where all learners are able to gain the grades they need for the next step in education or career.

At St Andrew the Apostle School, we cherish the values of teamwork and community engagement. We provide a robust training and induction program to aid your professional development and career advancement. Our new building features advanced classrooms and is equipped with the most sophisticated educational technology available, offering an excellent environment for both teaching and learning.

To learn more about what it is like to work at our school, please click here. If you are confident you can rise to these challenges, we would welcome your application.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 11 May 2026 but we will be reviewing applications as they are received so we encourage early application.

Interviews will be held immediately after candidates are shortlisted. However, we may contact applicants regarding interviews prior to this date.

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

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 St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School

• School type: Free School, Greek Orthodox, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 539 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-andrew-the-apostle-greek-orthodox-school

St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School
Barnet

Mainstream school with state - free school funding
Secondary with sixth form
Students of mixed gender, age 11 - 19 years

St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School
Building 5
North London Business Park
Barnet
London
N11 1BF
United Kingdom

http://www.standrewtheapostle.org.uk
+44 203 195 5444

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