Teacher of Science

Glenthorne High School, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PS

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  26 January 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 January 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: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Outer London Pay Scales

What skills and experience we're looking for

Glenthorne High School is a vibrant community where staff are appreciated and supported in their work. The school is looking to recruit a Teacher of Science, preferably with Biology specialism, who could demonstrates their passion for their subject and a commitment to raising standards for all learners. We have excellent teaching facilities with dedicated Science labs and prep rooms, the department fully embrace new technologies to support teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics at KS3 and KS4, and Biology to KS5, across the age and ability range. They will be fully supported by the department team and benefit from our excellent CPD programme.

The post is open to ECTs and more experienced teachers.

What the school offers its staff

Glenthorne High School can offer you:

• A programme of support for ECTs and those in their second year of teaching
• A comprehensive programme of professional development for teachers at all levels
• Potential for welcome payment of £1 500 & Recruitment Allowance
• The opportunity to work with colleagues who have a passion to inspire pupils.
• Well established behaviour management systems, pupils feel valued and supported and able to learn.
• Opportunity to take advantage of Benenden Healthcare
• Salary Sacrifice schemes: Electric car and Cycle to work scheme
• Long Service Awards
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas.

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1700 pupils.This is a genuine opportunity to join a popular school and become an integral part of the academy's continuing success.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Glenthorne High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1758 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Glenthorne High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@Glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8644 6307
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/glenthorne-high-school (opens in new tab)

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1600 pupils, which has been judged 'outstanding' in all areas by OFSTED. The school provides a calm and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Arranging a visit to Glenthorne High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@Glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk.

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