Teacher of Science

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School; Great Hatfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School invites applications for a capable Science teacher to cover across the age and ability range within a thriving Science Faculty. The successful candidate will join a friendly, supportive team and help students reach their potential, both inside the laboratory and through enrichment activities.

Candidates may be ECTs or experienced teachers and should be able to offer Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher of Science with QTS or equivalent.
• Eligible for January 2027 start.
• Able to teach Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to a range of ages and abilities in a well-resourced faculty.
• Contribute to enrichment activities and science weeks.
• Collaborate with colleagues to drive student progress and CPD.
• Support school initiatives and pupil development.

Skills

Science teaching

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Education

QTS / PGCE or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Required for January 2027 a well-qualified teacher of Science to teach across the age and ability range in a Science Faculty that achieves excellent results. We are looking for an enthusiastic and imaginative individual to join a friendly, supportive and committed team who will help our students to 'achieve their potential and enjoy the journey'. We welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers. Candidates should be able to offer science teaching in one or more of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

STEM subjects are highly valued and we are determined to challenge traditional stereotypes and to help our pupils break through any glass ceilings they may encounter. The Faculty is exceptionally well resourced, with new laboratories and modern equipment. The enrichment offered to pupils is extensive including an annual Science Fair, Forensic Science Day, engineering visits, Biology and Physics Weeks and many other trips and visits and guest speakers, including outreach work with local primary schools. The collaborative work environment in Science encourages continuous professional development and career progression for staff.

Visitors tell us that our school is a welcoming, lively and stimulating community where we emphasise the importance of the individual’s contribution and take pleasure in sharing and celebrating achievement. They commend the good behaviour of the pupils and their thirst for knowledge. We make sure that this is a school where secure foundations enable teachers and pupils to have the confidence to take risks and are not afraid to make mistakes. Bishop's is a diverse community that offers mutual support and encouragement and expects everyone within it to respect others’ heritage, cultures, religion, identity and beliefs. We hope that the values, self-discipline and sense of personal worth that pupils gain here will be a support throughout their lives as British and Global Citizens. We welcome applications from candidates from racially minoritised backgrounds and from other groups that are underrepresented in the UK education system.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the school at a time of growth and development. Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School is heavily over-subscribed and has around 950 pupils on roll including the Sixth Form. We are fully committed to our values of teamwork, respect, honesty, trust, kindness and ambition. The school completed its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022 and was judged to continue to be Outstanding. However, we are not driven by Ofsted and our priorities lie in supporting our pupils to develop their knowledge, skills and character through the 'Bishop's 360' model. The school has benefited from a total rebuild on the same site and enjoys excellent state of the art facilities. BHGS holds International School Status, the Music Mark and is a Fairtrade School. Hatfield is within easy reach of London and other areas and the London Fringe Allowance is payable.

The school's Admissions' Code gives priority places to children of staff and we give high priority to staff development. Staff are able to apply for our Professional Development Award which provides bursary payments to help finance CPD that goes beyond the school's usual training programme.

We take safeguarding of our students extremely seriously and an enhanced disclosure will be sought through the Disclosure and Barring Service as part of the school’s pre-employment checks.

An Equal Opportunities' Employer,

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School is committed to

the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all

staff to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications: Friday 16th October 2026, 9am (early applications are encouraged)

Interview and assessment date: To be confirmed (please note that we reserve the right to make an early appointment for applications made prior to the deadline)