Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover) (full time or 0.8 FTE)

The Role The Henrietta Barnett School is seeking to appoint a highly qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Science as a maternity cover position for the academic year 2026-7. The successful applicant will have the qualifications, skills and passion to teach one of the three science disciplines all the way from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5 and will also have the experience, willingness and/or qualifications to teach Chemistry to the end of Key Stage 4. The successful applicant should also enjoy working as part of a team. Science is extremely popular at The Henrietta Barnett School and we are proud of facilitating so many young women into higher education and careers in STEM. A majority of students take three STEM A-levels and A*/A rates in the subjects are very high. Many students every year go onto top universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, to study related courses, including Medicine. The School The Henrietta Barnett School is a fully selective girls’ grammar school, situated in the beautiful surroundings of Hampstead Garden Suburb. Dame Henrietta Barnett, who was a social reformer, pioneer of education and champion of the poor and needy, founded the school in 1911. Dame Henrietta strongly believed in the power of education to shape people’s lives and founded the school to provide educational opportunities for the highest quality for its students. The main school building, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, is Grade II listed. We were delighted to be awarded the title of State School of the Year 2023 and 2025 for Academic Achievement by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide for having the best GCSE and A Level results in the country. Over 25 students a year gain places at Oxbridge and the vast majority go on to study at the top universities in the country. The aim of the school is to encourage and enable all students to make the most of their gifts and talents and to fulfil their academic and personal potential. We offer a challenging academic curriculum with enrichment opportunities throughout the school. We encourage students to enjoy their learning for its own sake and to value their independence of mind. We place great emphasis on high quality teaching & learning and provide regular high quality CPD opportunities for staff. Pastoral care and the well-being of our students and staff is our priority. The environment at HBS is unique; it is an extremely warm, friendly and vibrant school, with a very strong sense of community. We support all of our students and ensure that everyone is well known, valued and encouraged. We provide a broad education that is ambitious, varied and stimulating. Academic excellence and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities are offered in an open, caring and supportive environment, enabling each individual to thrive and achieve their potential. We are committed to developing the whole person, encouraging students to explore their interests in a wide variety of ways and promoting curiosity of mind, indepe