Teacher of Science

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about their subject to join our experienced science department in September 2026. The Role Physics or Chemistry are the preferred specialist subjects. We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.. The successful candidate will Teach science at all key stages. Have a proven track record of high quality teaching and learning and of raising achievement. Be a successful teacher of science with an awareness of curriculum development. Have a commitment to improving the life chances of all our students and being willing to go the extra distance to do so. Our School Carshalton High School for Girls, a member of the Girl’s Learning Trust, is a high achieving school in the suburbs of south London. Confirmed as “Good” by Ofsted in January 2023, we achieved our best exam results to date in Summer 2025. We offer An aspirational vision of education A continuous programme of CPD with the opportunity for national qualifications. A welcoming, friendly and supportive environment A school that has wellbeing as a high priority for students and staff Benefits that include a two week October half term holiday, eye care vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free tea/coffee/milk in the staff room and staff events at the end of each term and an Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice on a variety of matters. The school is a short walk from Carshalton station with London Victoria is approximately a 30 minute journey by Southern trains and London St Pancras is approximately 45 minutes by Thameslink. The school is also within car and bus commuting range of South London and Surrey. Key Application Dates Shortlisting date: Monday 18 May Interview date: w/c 18 May Start Date: 1 September 2026 We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found Our commitment The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities. Please see our Recruitment pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification.