Full-Time Science Teacher Required - Outstanding All-Girls School in Chelmsford (September 2025 Start - KS3, 4 & 5 Essential)
Our outstanding all-girls school in Chelmsford seeks a dedicated and experienced Full-Time Teacher of Science (any specialism – Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) to join our thriving department and make a profound difference to the scientific understanding, analytical prowess, and experimental capabilities of our students across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and, crucially, Key Stage 5, commencing in September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Planning, preparing, and delivering highly effective and stimulating Science lessons that cater to the diverse learning needs and high aspirations of our students across all key stages.
* Fostering students' deep understanding of key scientific concepts, theoretical principles, and mathematical problem-solving techniques, with a strong emphasis on the comprehensive demands of the A-Level specifications in your area of specialism.
* Encouraging rigorous analytical thinking, the construction of well-supported scientific arguments, and confident practical experimentation and data analysis.
* Assessing and tracking student progress in Science across all key stages, providing insightful and constructive feedback, and implementing effective intervention strategies to ensure exceptional outcomes, particularly for A-Level students.
* Contributing actively to the development, implementation, and rigorous review of the Science curriculum across all key stages, ensuring alignment with examination specifications and providing extensive opportunities for scientific enrichment.
* Utilising and contributing to the development of high-quality Science resources, including laboratory equipment and digital simulations.
* Contributing to extracurricular activities that promote scientific understanding and engagement within the school community (e.g., science clubs, Olympiads, STEM events tailored for girls).
* Collaborating effectively with colleagues within the Science department and across the wider school to foster a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.
* Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practice and keep abreast of current developments in science and pedagogy, with a strong focus on A-Level teaching and assessment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
* A degree in a Science discipline (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) or a closely related highly relevant scientific field.
* Successful and demonstrable experience teaching Science across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and, crucially, A-Level.
* A strong and up-to-date understanding of the A-Level Science curriculum and relevant examination specifications in your specialism.
* Exceptional pedagogical skills and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, particularly the academic rigour and depth required at Key Stage 5.
* A profound passion for Science and the ability to inspire and stretch students' critical thinking, analytical, and practical skills within an all-girls setting.
* Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
* A steadfast commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of students and the promotion of scientific understanding within our vibrant Chelmsford school community.
Join our outstanding Science department in Chelmsford from September 2025 and play a vital role in shaping the scientific understanding and future success of our students across all key stages, in a permanent role within an empowering all-girls school