Teacher of Science

Glenthorne High School, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PS

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Chemistry, Science
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS (Outer London)

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 Chemistry specialism, who could demonstrate 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 Chemistry, Biology and Physics at KS3 and KS4, and Chemistry 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 experienced and new teachers.

What the school offers its staff

Glenthorne High School can offer you:

• PPA afternoon from home, once a fortnight for full time staff.
• Potential for Recruitment and Retention Allowance
• Well established behaviour management systems, pupils feel valued and supported and able to learn
• 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
• The opportunity to work with colleagues who have a passion to inspire pupils.
• 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.

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application Pack for Teacher of Science.pdf - 873 KB (opens in new tab)

About Glenthorne High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1782 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Glenthorne High School website
• Email address: recruitment@Glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8644 6307
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/glenthorne-high-school

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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