Teacher of Science

Chase High School; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD focus

Pension scheme

Bike2Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Chase High School invites applications for a talented Science Teacher to join our dedicated team in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. The role includes delivering engaging Science lessons to students aged 11–18, supporting those with SEND, EAL, and high learning potential, and promoting high literacy standards.

You will monitor progress, provide feedback, and contribute as a Form Tutor with strong parental communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver well-structured, engaging lessons in Science to a mixed-ability cohort.
• Monitor student progress, target interventions, and provide constructive feedback to learners.
• Serve as a Form Tutor and maintain active communication with parents and carers.
• Collaborate with support staff and colleagues and participate in CPD and school improvement initiatives.

Job description

Teacher of Science

Location: Chase High School

Perm/Full Time

Start Date: January 2027

Salary: Teacher Main or Upper Pay Scale

Chase High School is seeking a talented and inspiring Science Teacher to join our dedicated team.

In this role, you will deliver well-structured, engaging lessons that spark intellectual curiosity, promote high literacy standards, and challenge students of all abilities, including those with SEND, EAL, or high learning potential. You will monitor student progress, target interventions, and provide constructive feedback to help every learner achieve their full potential. You will maintain high standards of behaviour and a respectful classroom environment.

Beyond subject teaching, you will serve as a Form Tutor, collaborate with support staff and colleagues, maintain active communication with parents, and engage in continuous professional development.

Our core values—Ambition, Resilience, and Kindness—shape our school community. As a fully inclusive school, we embrace diversity, celebrate our rich cultural heritage, and cultivate an environment where every student is supported to succeed.

Chase High School is a mixed, mainstream secondary school located in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. It educates more than 1,300 pupils aged 11-18 from over 40 countries.

Chase High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other checks aligned with the Safer Recruitment process.

Chase High School is an academy that forms part of the Discovery Educational Trust.

Trust benefits:

• Focus on continuing professional development
• Pension Scheme
• Bike2Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme via MediCash
• Access to staff discounts and Mental First Aiders

Closing date: Midday 06 October 2026

Interviews date: Wednesday 14 October 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful applicant.