About this role
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 will be looking for an additional Science Teacher to join us in September 2026. As an inspirational specialist 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 of a TLR 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