Package Description:
Independent Senior School – Ewell, Surrey
Full‑time / Part‑time
Required: September 2026
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Chemistry Teacher to join a thriving Science Department at our independent senior school in Ewell, Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher to inspire pupils through high‑quality teaching, innovation in curriculum delivery, and a strong commitment to student progress and wellbeing.
The Role
The successful candidate will be an effective classroom practitioner with a strong subject knowledge in Chemistry, capable of teaching across GCSE and A Level. You will play a key role in promoting academic excellence, curiosity, and a love of scientific enquiry.
Main Responsibilities
The Chemistry Teacher will be expected to:
* Provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities in Science and Chemistry.
* Create and sustain an excellent learning environment and culture that promotes high expectations and intellectual curiosity.
* Ensure that own teaching practice is of a consistently high standard, engaging in ongoing professional development.
* Develop and deliver innovative schemes of learning and assessment, aligned with current specifications, curriculum requirements and best practice pedagogy.
* Plan lessons that inspire and motivate learners, taking full account of pupils’ individual needs and progress.
* Facilitate peer observation and professional dialogue to enhance teaching and learning across the department.
* Actively seek and respond to pupil voice and feedback in order to raise standards.
* Provide high‑quality individual support and targeted intervention for pupils as required.
* Continually assess pupil progress using a range of formative and summative strategies.
* Deliver high‑quality feedback that enables pupils to make sustained progress and achieve strong outcomes.
* Provide parents with clear, constructive and timely feedback regarding their child’s progress and attainment.
* Use available data effectively to plan, monitor and review progress, driving rigorous improvement for all pupils.
* Promote equality of performance and achievement, ensuring all pupil groups are supported to reach their full potential.
* Maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of developments in teaching practice, methodology and educational initiatives at local, national and global levels.
* Demonstrate a detailed and current knowledge of GCSE and A Level Chemistry specifications, including recent and ongoing changes.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a teacher who:
* Holds a relevant degree in Chemistry or a related subject, with a recognised teaching qualification.
* Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for Chemistry education.
* Is reflective, collaborative and committed to professional growth.
* Shares the school’s commitment to high academic standards and pastoral care.
* Is enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of an independent school.
We Offer
* Motivated and well‑behaved pupils who value learning
* A supportive and collaborative teaching environment
* Excellent facilities and resources
* A strong commitment to professional development
* A welcoming independent school community
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
About Ewell Castle School
Ewell Castle School is a happy and successful co-educational independent school on the Surrey/London borders, easily accessible by public transport. We are a through school that offers children aged 4 to 19 the benefits of a family-friendly atmosphere whilst maintaining a stimulating and rigorous academic programme. We care about the needs of the individual child and this is facilitated by small class sizes and our personalised approach.
Ewell Castle is a private school that oozes charm and character in a green and beautiful enclave. There is widespread affection for the School’s family ethos and we are utterly loyal to our boys and girls, dedicated to inspiring their best achievement, whether in: academic success, sporting excellence or exceptional performing arts. The School’s reputation for an ambitious and personalised approach to each pupil is well founded, as is our excellent reputation for pastoral care, creating a rounded and grounded experience for all.
Ewell Castle School’s ideology is to focus our energy on the learning and welfare of our children. What happens in the classroom is the beating heart of the School, stretching and challenging our pupils to achieve more than they thought possible. The School has a vibrant community spirit and is a genuine mixed ability school with a focus on helping every child to thrive.