Teacher of Combined Science / Key Stage 3 Science Coordinator

Grey Court School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Grey Court School is seeking a Teacher of Combined Science to inspire students and maintain high teaching standards. The role offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to work in a well-resourced environment. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering exceptional science education and may receive a TLR based on expertise.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Support for early career teachers

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced teacher with good qualifications.
• Exceptional classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students in science lessons and maintain high standards.
• Organize and run trips to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.
• Collaborate with the Science Faculty to enhance educational outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Differentiation

Passion for science

Education

Degree in Science or related field

Job description

Teacher of Combined Science / Key Stage 3 Science Coordinator

Full Time - September 2025 start

MPS

Possible TLR dependent on expertise and experience.

Grey Court is a vibrant, successful and well-established school situated on an impressivesite close to the River Thames and Richmond Park. Rated as outstanding in all areas inMarch 2013, then in January 2018 and again in February 2024, we continue with ourambitious vision for both staff and students. Come and join us!

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified, motivated and innovative teacher of science who will inspire our young people. The post would be suitable for a qualified, experienced teacher with; good qualifications and a degree in science (or a related field). The successful candidate should set high standards of teaching and learning and have strong skills in differentiating lessons for different abilities. The Science Faculty is a highly collaborative department and would welcome an applicant with strong interpersonal and communications skills.

The Science Faculty currently offers a wide range of opportunities at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. We run both separate and combined science options at GCSE. Our results at GCSE level are significantly and consistently above the national average. At KS5 we run a successful science course with results in the top 25% of the country.

At Key Stage 5 the science department runs a highly subscribed trip to the world famous Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva which provides valuable experience of cutting edge science, Engineering and Computing to all Science students. This is a primary inspiration for many to go on to study STEM courses at University. A successful applicant would be involved in the organisation and running of this international experience.

Science in general, is a very popular and thriving subject at Grey Court School. This vacancy provides an excellent opportunity to work within the well-resourced, state of the art laboratories in a dynamic and highly successful school.

About you

You must be committed to being a team member who will want to ensure that all students, at all academic levels, receive an outstanding experience in their science lessons. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to exceptionally high standards of classroom practice alongside a genuine regard for inspiring progress and quality of education for all our young people.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious teacher to join our Academy, this role would be suitable for all experienced teachers.

The right candidate will:

• be, or demonstrate the potential to be, an exceptional classroom practitioner.
• have a clear passion for their area; supported by sound subject knowledge.
• want the very best for all young people irrespective of background or challenge.
• demonstrate an understanding of the importance of science across the curriculum.
• have the skills, drive and passion to deliver science across the curriculum.

About us

As a training school we value the continuous development of our staff and offer a full range of professional training opportunities including in-house and cross-MAT CPD and national leadership programmes. We also have a structured support programme for early career teachers (ECTs) and trainee teachers.

Grey Court is committed to recruiting the very best teachers and support staff to benefit student experience in the classroom. We are an Ofsted rated outstanding school offering a comprehensive range of GCSEs, A levels and BTEC level 3 diplomas. We serve a diverse community and ensure we bring out the best in each student, be that through following vocational or academic pathways.

Grey Court is part of the Every Child, Every Day multi academy trust which is made up of three local secondary schools. We are based in the London borough of Richmond, with good public transport links and close to the river Thames and Richmond Park.

Grey Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to work with us, we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 12 PM May 20, 2025.

Interview date:TBC

For more information about Grey Court School please visit our website.

For an informal discussion please email Ms. Amy Moran.

Job Applications can only be made through the TES Website.

Please apply using the application form provided on TES.

We do not accept CVs or any other unsolicited documents.

We reserve the right to close the advert early should an appropriate candidate be identified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

If you do not hear back from us within a week of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted this time.

The Governing and Trust Bodies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We fully recognise our responsibilities for safeguarding and child protection.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where relevant, background check including an online check of the applicant’s social media accounts and receipt of satisfactory references.

It is an offence to apply to work with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The schools within the Trust are committed to all aspects of personal development, are inclusive and seek to ensure every student achieves to the best of their ability.