14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    19 June 2026 at 10am

  • Date listed

    5 June 2026

Job details

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Subjects

Chemistry, Science

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Part time - 0.4

Teacher of Science job summary

King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy is an ambitious, high-performing and inclusive school committed to providing an exceptional education for all our students. We are proud of our vibrant community, strong values and a culture where both staff and students are encouraged to thrive.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and talented Teacher of Science, specialising in Chemistry, who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic practitioner to join a forward-thinking and supportive Science Faculty that places student progress and engagement at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

Teach Chemistry at Key Stages 3 and 4 as well as potentially triple and combined science. Experience of A Level Chemistry teaching would be desirable.

Inspire and motivate students through excellent subject knowledge, engaging lessons and effective pedagogical strategies.

Contribute to the continued development of an ambitious, knowledge-rich science curriculum.

Promote the highest standards of behaviour, effort and achievement.

Engage fully in the wider life of the school, including enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.

About You

Qualified Teacher Status and a good degree in a related subject.

Excellent subject knowledge in Chemistry and strong understanding of curriculum and assessment.

Proven ability to teach Physics at Key Stage 5 with strong student outcomes.

High expectations, strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.

Reflective, proactive and committed to ongoing professional development.

A collaborative team player with a positive contribution to the school community.

What We Offer

A supportive and welcoming staff team committed to professional growth.

A well-resourced and forward-thinking Science Faculty.

Access to high-quality CPD and career development opportunities.

The chance to make a meaningful contribution to a thriving school community.

How to Apply

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note an online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

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.
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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.

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About King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1065 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy is proud to serve the community of Handsworth and North West Birmingham. We are a non-selective, comprehensive, thriving, diverse and academically successful school for girls aged 11-18. Our Academy is part of the King Edward VI Academy Trust and we are committed to delivering our shared values and resolutely believe that education can:

• Raise aspirations to transform the lives of young people and to enhance the well-being of individuals and the community.
• Give young people the chance to live rich, fulfilled lives and to contribute to society.
• Provide more than the teaching of knowledge and skills.
• Develop curiosity and independence of mind.
• Create a love of learning, which will foster creativity, imagination and the capacity to communicate.
• Provide the chance to participate in sport, music, drama, outdoor pursuits and involvement in the wider community.
• Build character and relationships, along with a sense of morality, care and respect for others.

Regardless of their background or starting points, we expect all our students will achieve the highest academic standards. We also believe if we equip our students with the universal values of scholarship, character and community it will serve them well at university, in training, the workplace and their lives.

We are committed to the value of a broad and balanced curriculum, which is flexible and responsive to the needs of our students and well-matched to their aspirations.

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