Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the country's leading independent day schools for girls, located on a six acre site in Hammersmith, London. The School's facilities are excellent, making it an exciting place to learn and work. The students at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] receive unrivalled academic and pastoral support and outstanding examination results are achieved.

Subjects within the large and thriving Science Faculty are extremely popular. Taught by specialist teachers and supported by dedicated technical staff, a range of new technologies is used in a modern suite of well-equipped classrooms and laboratories to facilitate effective learning. There is a strong focus on skills development and independent learning and high importance is placed on hands-on practical work.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-qualified and inspirational Chemist to join us from September 2025. The working hours can be full time or part time FTE 0.8.

The post-holder will be required to teach across the school. The ability to work successfully as a member of an enthusiastic and proactive team, with an energetic and willing approach, is essential. Candidates need to be able to teach up to and including GCSE and A Level. Experience of teaching the IB Diploma Programme, and/or experience of supporting applications to competitive university courses, would be desirable. We currently teach Edexcel Chemistry at A Level and Edexcel IGCSE at GCSE.

All staff are expected to contribute to the thriving extra-curricular programme on offer at the School.

The salary will be commensurate with the post and will depend upon qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Fully completed application forms must be returned to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] by noon on the closing date. Please note that applications must be made on the school’s application form. Neither CVs nor late applications will be accepted.

Additional Information

The closing date for this vacancy is noon on Wednesday 22 January 2025. It is anticipated that interviews will take place during the week commencing 27 January 2025.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

The Charity called [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (charity [company details hidden]) is administered by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee ([company details hidden]).