Teacher of Science
The Chauncy School, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0DP23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 September 2025
Closing date
4 April 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
11 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,075 - £45,037 MPS1-MPS6 (+TLR for suitable candidate)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit a qualified teacher in Science to begin with us in September 2025.We are looking for an outstanding Teacher of Science (Physics or Chemistry as a specialism would be preferred) who is enthusiastic, talented and ambitious and is willing to contribute to and learn from the best practice in the department.The successful applicant will maintain high professional and academic standards, remain up to date in terms of subject knowledge and pedagogical technique as well as contributing to departmental development.Chauncy is an Ofsted OUTSTANDING SCHOOL in all 5 categories and has a welcoming, cohesive and dynamic staff, committed to the education of young people in the local area. It is an amazing place to work and build a career.Our Science department is well established with a healthy mix of experience and more recently qualified colleagues with a proud history of strong academic results over many years.We have an experienced mentoring team to support ECTs and new colleagues typically thrive with us, 90% gaining a position of responsibility within 2 years.Suitably qualified and experienced applicants may be considered for a TLR award with details to be negotiated at interview.Visits are very much encouraged. If you are interested and would like to visit, please contact Steve Walton, Headteacher on the school telephone number: 01920 411200.You may also take this opportunity to have an informal phone conversation about the position.
What the school offers its staff
We have an experienced mentoring team to support ECTs and new colleagues typically thrive with us, 90% gaining a position of responsibility within 2 years.
Commitment to safeguarding
Chauncy School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please read our Safer Recruitment Policy and Child Protection Policy on our school website here: https://chauncyschool.com/policies-2/
If you have any questions concerning our appointment process and /or our Safeguarding practices you should contact Karen Baker who is our Office Manager via admin@chauncy.org.uk. You may choose to contact Maria Ingrao who is our Designated Officer for Child Protection via safeguarding @chauncy.org.uk . Both may be contacted at the school by telephone on 01920 411200.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@chauncy.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
About The Chauncy School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1466 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Chauncy School website
- Email address
- jobs@chauncy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01920 411200
Chauncy is a popular, oversubscribed, successful school at the heart of Ware.
Chauncy has received consecutive Ofsted Outstanding grades in both 2017 and 2023 in all five categories. We are purposeful, forward-looking and determined to continue to be great. Students tell us that they feel safe and valued, and Ofsted noted that student conduct is outstanding, encouraging exceptional opportunities for teaching and learning. Students at Chauncy are excited about their own learning.
There is a passionate commitment by staff to inspire through excellent teaching. The strength of relationships between staff, students and parents has been vital in providing support and challenge, promoting achievement.
We have a tradition of academic success founded on students’ ambition, belief in themselves and a school ethos that seeks to praise and reward all achievement. Promoting student achievement is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome students of all abilities and teach them in different groups from the start of Year Seven according to their academic needs. There is no limit to what our students can achieve with parental support, excellent facilities and superb teaching.
Arranging a visit to The Chauncy School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@chauncy.org.uk.
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