Teacher of Secondary Science

Teaching Vacancies; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in Chichester is seeking an exceptional Science teacher to join their team from January 2026. The role offers the chance to teach in a collaborative All-Through environment, with opportunities to influence the educational experience for 4-16 year olds. The candidate should embody the school's values of nurture, challenge, and inspire. Applications are encouraged before the deadline on 29th September 2025.

Qualifications

• Exceptional Science teacher with passion and creativity for teaching.
• Openness to work collaboratively in both Secondary and Primary phases.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science in the Secondary phase of an All-Through school.
• Help develop a cohesive educational experience across phases.
• Engage in an informal discussion prior to application.

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional Science teacher with the energy, passion and creativity to teach Science in the Secondary phase of our thriving All-Through school. This is an opportunity for a full time position from January 2026. An earlier start will be considered for the right candidate.

What the school offers

CFS is a happy, collaborative and forward thinking school for 4-16 year olds, where the personal development of our pupils is just as important as the academic curriculum. In our recent Ofsted, inspectors observed that CFS is a vibrant, ambitious and inclusive school, where our respectful and friendly pupils are thriving and are well prepared for their adult lives. Our values of ‘nurture, challenge and inspire’ influence everything we do as a school, and genuinely permeate all areas of school life. If you share our values and ideals, we strongly encourage you to find out more about CFS via a visit to the school or through our school website www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk.

Whilst this is a Secondary post, there is something extremely unique and special about working in an All-Through environment; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work creatively with colleagues from both phases helping to develop a cohesive and truly progressive educational experience for all learners. There may be opportunities for you to teach in the Primary phase of CFS in the future, if this was something you wished to pursue. CFS follows national pay scales; this role would be equally suitable for an early career teacher or more experienced teacher. The Upper Pay Scale would be considered for the right candidate and on the agreement of a whole school responsibility in addition to the role outlined below.

Further details about the role

The Recruitment Process

For further information and an informal discussion about this post, please do not hesitate to contact us via [e-mail] or on 01243 792690.

Candidates should complete an application form and supporting statement addressing the criteria presented in the role description and person specification. Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail] by 8am Monday 29th September 2025. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to this deadline. A formal contract will be issued once the successful applicant has been appointed. It will be offered subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) check.

Commitment to safeguarding

CFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked ‘Private & confidential for the Principal’. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS clearance at enhanced level.