Teacher of Science plus TLR responsibility for the right candidate

Chiswick School staff are brilliant, work hard, look after each other and have lots of fun. We share a moral purpose that is rooted in providing brilliant opportunities for our students. Our team delivers a shared, knowledge-rich curriculum which supports students' pedagogical needs to the best of our ability. Our vision is that all students, regardless of their ability and prior scientific knowledge, are inspired to learn and that they thrive doing so. The school is heavily oversubscribed and remains the first choice school for many parents in Hounslow. Shortlisted for the TES School of the Year Award in 2022 and 2023 and in 2023 winner of the TES Best Arts Provision category. OFSTED rated the school as good with outstanding features in February 2020 and in January 2025, Ofsted returned for an ungraded inspection which highlighted significant improvement in all areas since their last visit. They were so impressed that they will be returning to carry out a full inspection to allow the school to showcase all areas with a graded inspection/report. We are looking to appoint an additional qualified Teacher of Science with a possibility of an additional responsibility. You will have relevant UK experience ; excellent subject knowledge and a passion for your subject and ambition and high standards and expectations. You will join a large, successful, passionate and highly experienced Science team. These colleagues are ambitious and are looking for a candidate with both a rigorous interest in the subject. Ideally you will be able to teach Science to all Key Stages but we will support your current skill set. What we are looking for: A relevant degree from an established university (required) PGCE/QTS or equivalent (required) Excellent working knowledge of the National Curriculum for KS3, KS4 (and KS5) A high level of subject knowledge (ideally but not essential, including A level) The ability to reflect on your own practice and welcome professional development Respect for and willingness to promote the school’s ethos and values Some of the things we can offer you: An amazing team with great leadership Centralised resourcing to reduce workload Dedicated department time for pedagogical, curriculum and knowledge focus Sensible marking policy Supportive behaviour system Centralised detentions Online marked homework platform for KS3-KS5 Extensive experience in ITT mentoring Opportunities to develop as a leader Two week October half-term It is your birthday - please take the day off to celebrate! We welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers. We know that outstanding teachers have transferable skills and are confident and effective in all aspects of their role but we also recognise that you will need support and challenge yourself so that you can grow to be the best you can be - we will make this happen. Whether you are an experienced teacher or someone very