Teacher Science - Physics or Chemistry Specialist
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 School of the Year Award in 2022 and 2023 and in 2023 winner of the 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 will be looking for an additional Science Teacher to join us in September 2026. As an inspirational specialist in either Physics or Chemistry you will ideally be able to teach your specialism to KS4 and A Level.
For an experienced candidate who is looking for the next steps in their career, a potential TLR 2a for Lead Teacher can be discussed.
What we are looking for:
A Science 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 and practical skills)
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
Capacity to teach your science specialism only at KS4 and KS5 (if relevant)
Opportunities to develop as a leader
Two week October half-term
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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 early on in your career, we take pride in our teacher training provision
If you wish to discuss this further or would like to come and look at the school, please contact the Director of HR, Andrea Ramsay by email enquiries@chiswickschool.org Applications will only be accepted through the application portal.
Closing date: 14 April 2026, noon but please note interviews will be held throughout the application process and the school reserves the right to make an early appointment should there be an exceptional candidate.
Chiswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check as well as online check that are satisfactory to us is a condition of employment so are all other statutory pre employment checks