Forest Hill School - Teacher of Science
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE23 2XN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 40ad6eb5-0021-49df-a076-39decf72487f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• A science specialist, though ability or interest in teaching Chemistry at A-Level alongside our experienced team is desirable
• An outstanding teacher who combines a range of innovative teaching strategies with excellent relationships with young people
• A team player who works well with others and is dedicated to the success of their students
• Someone who looks for ways to improve themselves and the school and is not afraid of taking responsibility beyond their classroom
What the school offers its staff
• The opportunity to work in an established and experienced school which challenges the stereotypes of underachieving boys in inner city London
• A personalised CPD programme that offers a range of opportunities to broaden your pedagogical experience and which seeks to support you in developing yourself for future leadership roles
• Modern, state of the art facilities, including staff laptops and the use of excellent ICT facilities with the students
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• A science specialist, though ability or interest in teaching Chemistry at A-Level alongside our experienced team is desirable
• An outstanding teacher who combines a range of innovative teaching strategies with excellent relationships with young people
• A team player who works well with others and is dedicated to the success of their students
• Someone who looks for ways to improve themselves and the school and is not afraid of taking responsibility beyond their classroom
What the school offers its staff
• The opportunity to work in an established and experienced school which challenges the stereotypes of underachieving boys in inner city London
• A personalised CPD programme that offers a range of opportunities to broaden your pedagogical experience and which seeks to support you in developing yourself for future leadership roles
• Modern, state of the art facilities, including staff laptops and the use of excellent ICT facilities with the students
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.