Hollygirt School
Nottingham
£36,000 - £41,500 pro rata
Salary:
Teacher of Chemistry - Part Time / Fixed Term To start at the beginning of first spring term 2026, 6th January 2026 for half a term. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring part time Teacher of Chemistry.
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
06 January 2026
Apply by:
10 October 2025
Job overview
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to be our interim Science (Chemistry) Teacher. This is a fixed term post from 6 January to 13 February 2026 for two days per week (0.4 FTE).
Hollygirt School aims to develop the whole child. We believe that academic progress and personal development are equally important to preparing children for life beyond school.
You will ensure that pupils are positively encouraged to develop their full potential both in curriculum lessons and extra-curricular opportunities.
You are expected to foster a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere within the department for both pupils and staff.
Job Description
Curriculum, Staff and Administration
* To liaise with all members of the Science department in the Senior School/class teachers in Prep School
* To contribute towards department development planning
* Track and monitor class data
* To be engaged with visits and events planned within and in conjunction with the department
* To maintain a stimulating learning environment within the classroom
* To participate in the school's appraisal and professional development arrangements
Pupils
* To act as a Form Tutor in Senior School as required
* To ensure that assessment is both regular and thorough and that full records of work done by pupils are kept
* To be responsible for the advice and guidance given to pupils when choosing courses, particularly in Year 9 and to assist with post-16 choices
Extra-Curricular Contribution
* Built into this role is an expectation of contribution to the extra-curricular programme in the school to facilitate the pupils' broader education and to offer opportunities for development in science.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
* Proven experience in a similar role
* Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
* Commitment to building strong home/school links
* Commitment to developing the science curriculum
* Passionate about offering extra curricular activities
* Ability to plan and deliver exciting and thorough lessons adapted to the needs of all pupils
* Ensure Pupils make excellent progress
The salary will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
Closing date for applications: Friday 10 October 2025 at 12 noon.
Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
If you would like to discuss the role and find out more about the school before the interview, please contact Chris Bowker, Bursar at
Hollygirt School is committed to safeguarding children. A full DBS disclosure will be required for all successful applicants.
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About Hollygirt School
Hollygirt School
Elm Avenue, Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG3 4GF
United Kingdom
Hollygirt School is an all-through, mixed independent day school for pupils aged three to 16. It used to only take boys to age seven, but is now fully co-educational.
The school has about 220 pupils and is located on the northern fringes of Nottingham city centre in the East Midlands. The school can trace its foundation back to 1877, although it relocated to its current base in 1913.
The school is split into three: early years (three to five-year-olds); prep school (seven to 11-year-olds); and senior school (11 to 16-year-olds).
Hollygirt School is a charitable trust under the name The Hollygirt School Charity. The trust is overseen by a small group of Trustees, who also act as governors of the school.
Values and vision
Hollygirt School's motto is: Ever Onward and Upward. It aims to provide pupils with a friendly environment where all children feel nurtured and valued.
Pupils are encouraged to view themselves as part of the Hollygirt community, and are urged to act with integrity and respect for their fellow pupils and school staff.
The school aims to foster a desire to learn and an ability to think and work independently. It welcomes close and honest communication with parents, and aims to offer children a comprehensive careers education in order to increase their understanding of the world of work.
ISI report
"The school embodies its ethos of kindness, honesty, resilience and hard work, successfully enabling the pupils to develop respect for themselves, the school and the community."
ISI Inspection 2022
Read Hollygirt School's latest ISI report
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