Science Teacher (Physics or Chemistry specialist)

We are looking for an exceptional and enthusiastic Science Teacher with Physics or Chemistry specialism . You will have excellent classroom skills and a desire to teach across the age and ability range from KS3 through to KS4. Experience of teaching KS5 would be beneficial. This is a full-time, permanent position starting from September 2026. Science is a very popular subject at St George’s and recent exam results are excellent. The successful candidate should be sympathetic to the needs of all children and be equally at home with weaker students as well as the brightest. This post will suit early career teachers, or those considering returning to the profession, who want to join a school offering very high academic standards within a supportive, traditional and disciplined environment. St George’s actively supports teachers in their professional development. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to join one of the county’s top state boarding schools. Please refer to the Job Description for details. In return we can offer: Additional training and support Ongoing professional development Free Lunch on working days Use of the school’s fitness suite/Gym Staff Wellbeing Programme Employee Assistance Programme Free parking on school site As a permanent member of staff you benefit from the application being favourably ranked if you apply for a day admission place for your child at St George’s school, subject to meeting the requirements of our published Admissions Criteria and Policy. Applications will be shortlisted throughout the process and we may interview and close the advert early if we are in a position to recruit a suitable candidate. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply early. Your Application Personal Statement You will need to include a personal statement in your application, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of this position and why you specifically want to work at St George’s School. Please provide specific examples to illustrate your knowledge, skills, and experience. When writing your responses ensure to evidence additional aspects such as training, qualifications, together with your background and experience within the personal statement. Gaps in Employment History In order to comply with safer recruitment guidelines, we are required to view your full employment history and all gaps in employment must be explained. If there are any gaps within your employment history, please explain the reason(s) on your application. References Two references from previous employments will be sought, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer. The two references should be from two different employments / organisations. Please provide details of two people to whom reference may be made, including full name, job title, organisation name, capacity known, work address, professional work email address (not personal email) and contact number. The fi