Teacher of Science
Chislehurst School for Girls, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6HE11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 11 months
Pay scale
- Outer London Main Pay Scale/upper pay scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience
Teaching Science at KS3 and KS4
Experience of KS4 GCSE course design delivery and assessment
Science assessment
Experience of raising attainment in a classroom environment
Understanding of strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour
Experience of teaching A Level would be advantageous
Skills & Abilities
Demonstrate high expectations which inspire, enthuse, motivate and challenge students to achieve their best
Excellent classroom teacher
Excellent behaviour management skills
Ability to tailor lessons to student needs
Ability to use assessment data to generate appropriate and effective intervention work
Demonstrate a strategic and creative approach to problem solving
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships through excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbally and written)
Ability to develop effective teamwork
Demonstrate inclusive approach to education
Ability to work under pressure, maintaining a high sense of perspective
Ability to manage own time effectively
Commitment to regular on-going professional development
Commitment to collaborative working practices
What the school offers its staff
A dedicated and supportive staff team
Polite and welcoming children and families
A working environment where everyone is valued and respected
Excellent CPD within the school and across the Trust
Further information about the job
Purpose of the job
To provide high quality teaching, enable effective use of resources and high standards of learning and achievement for students, within an atmosphere in which students feel challenged, valued and secure.
Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).
Responsible for
Planning and Teaching Science classes
Leading a Form Tutor group
The provision of a full learning experience and support for students
Liaising with
Head of the Science Faculty, Science TLR holders, Senior Leadership Team, Teachers and Support staff
Key functions
To plan and teach the subjects, classes and groups as allocated by the Head of Faculty and the Senior Leadership Team
To ensure that high quality teaching and learning takes place in all allocated classes
To support and participate in the curriculum development work of the Science Faculty, including the writing of schemes of work and programmes of study
To assist the Head of Faculty in the maintenance of high standards of work and behaviour within the subject
To be a Form Tutor and to carry out the specified duties as directed by the Year Leader
To assist the Subject Lead of Science in developing and implementing a full programme of extra-curricular Science
To support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in the effective operation of the school
Main responsibilities of the post:
Plan and prepare all resources for assigned classes and groups
Teach the classes allocated, and provide a well-planned, challenging and purposeful learning environment for students.
Support and carry out policies and practices to promote positive student behaviour and achievement in Science within the framework of the school behaviour policy
Set and mark homework on a regular basis
Mark student work promptly in line with faculty and school marking expectations
Contribute positively to the subject and faculty team development through extra-curricular activities and enthusiastic promotion of the subject and its benefits for students
Assess, monitor, record and report on student achievement in line with School and Faculty Area policy, including creating student reports and attending parent’s meetings
Assist in the identification of student special educational needs, and support the work of the SEND Team
Maintain a neat, orderly and positive physical classroom environment
Prioritise the understanding of all student needs, learning gaps and closing these through a data driven approach, particularly to support student premium students, SEND and stretching high achieving students
Share in the development and writing of course outlines, syllabuses and schemes of work in Science including creation of resources and lessons within the team
Follow the course outlines, syllabuses and schemes of work agreed by the Science Lead
Make effective use of student performance data, and student and staff target-setting; and provide relevant information to the Senior Leadership Team
Monitor and record student attendance and punctuality in line with school policy, and support the
Head of Faculty and Leadership team in the maintenance of high levels of student attendance
Prepare for and attend Science Team and Year Team meetings and support the work of the Science Team and the Year Team
All teachers have a duty to:
Follow all safeguarding expectations and guidelines as set out by the school and the Trust
Participate in and support the Teachers’ appraisal process
Support the school’s review and refine approach through positive and active participation in the faculty and school development plans, reviews and collective improvement.
Undertake specific duties within the Science Team as agreed with Faculty Lead for Science
Create a purposeful and positive school culture through building positive professional relationships with students and staff
Create a supportive home-school dialogue through effective and regular contact with student families as required through the job role
Take personal responsibility for both the overall professional delivery of the role of a teacher and use line management to effectively seek support in aspects of the post as needed
Undertake such other duties as reasonably required by the Head teacher
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Chislehurst School for Girls
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1165 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Chislehurst School for Girls website
- Email address
- aedmunds@iniciotrust.org
- Phone number
- 0208 300 3156
Chislehurst School for Girls is a non-denominational secondary academy based in Kent, for girls aged 11-18. The school has a rich history spanning decades and is situated in the idyllic town of Chislehurst.
It was originally founded in 1896 as Sidcup High School and was more recently known as Beaverwood School for Girls. The secondary school was renamed in 2014 as Chislehurst School for Girls.
At Chislehurst School for Girls, it is believed that each student has strengths. Through care and knowledge of every individual pupil, teachers strive to develop these strengths. The secondary school’s vision for the future is combined with the traditional values that it believes society respects.
Chislehurst School for Girls has a strong belief in good discipline and it ensures that students know what is expected of them. Pupils have access to a grammar-style curriculum, through the school’s Grammar Stream.
Arranging a visit to Chislehurst School for Girls
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aedmunds@iniciotrust.org.
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