Teacher of Science

TEACHER OF SCIENCE

(Chemistry or Biology Specialist)

Start Date: September 2026

We require an enthusiastic, inspirational and ambitious teacher of Science, who is committed to maintaining the expectations and achievements of our students.  The successful candidate will be suitably qualified, have strong subject knowledge, a passion for the subject and will enjoy teaching their subject to a high level, including GCSE.  The ability to teach more than one Science to GCSE, and your specialist subject to A Level would be an advantage. 

Applicants should make it clear on their application what their specialist subject is and to which level they teach.

This is a wonderful career opportunity to work in a very strong, successful and supportive team in a popular school.  We welcome applications from experienced or newly qualified teachers. 

Highworth Grammar School is an over-subscribed 11 – 18, selective girls’ school of 1553 students with 462 students in the Sixth Form (98 boys).  We are situated in the South East of England, with excellent transport links to both the rest of Kent and London. 

We have a longstanding tradition of academic excellence coupled with outstanding pastoral care and Highworth is indeed a great place to teach. Why not come and be a part of our exciting future?

If you are interested in applying for this role, please use the following link to apply online via our vacancy portal SAMpeople Recruit:    Apply now - Teacher of Science

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing Date:   Tuesday 24^th March 2026 at 8am

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received.  Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Highworth Grammar School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Highworth Grammar School is committed to:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.