Prior's Field
Surrey
Salary:
Part time, competitive salary
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
29 September 2025
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Teacher of Chemistry to join the Science department at our inspiring independent school.
We are looking for a teacher who can teach Science across KS3 and 4 with a Chemistry specialism.
The successful candidate will join a successful and well-regarded department with a reputation for achieving consistently good results.
'They mean what they say about nurturing talent' Good Schools Guide
Start date: January 2026 / April 2026
The Science department is made up of a team of four full-time and two part-time teachers with the support of a full-time and a part-time technician. The team deliver the subject across the school from First Form to Upper Sixth and girls are taught by subject specialists in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from the start of First Form onwards.
The department staff work as a cohesive team to provide a supportive environment where pupils develop the core skills associated with the modern Science curriculum and a knowledge and understanding of principles underlying everyday experiences; teaching is flexible and differentiated to match the range of abilities and learning styles of the girls. To aid interactive teaching and learning, the department makes extensive use of practical and project work and there is a wide range of ICT and other resources available for use in lessons and online via the school VLE. Staff also offer an extensive range of drop-in workshop support at lunchtime and after school so girls can seek help outside of lessons where necessary.
The department is in a central position in the school on two floors of a spacious building which has been in use since February 2017. There are eight state of the art laboratories, a departmental office and two prep rooms, one of which has a large staff work area.
Girls are placed in sets after the first term in First Form and although we follow a common scheme of work, there is differentiation according to ability. Prior's Field follows the Exploring Science curriculum for Science for Key Stage 3. GCSE work is introduced from the beginning of the Third Form. There is also the option for more able girls to take separate GCSEs in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
At A Level, we currently follow the revised OCR A specifications for Chemistry. Chemistry is a popular A Level choice and over half of the current Lower Sixth study at least one Science A Level. Girls studying Science A Levels have progressed on to an impressive range of University courses at top institutions in recent years, including pure science, medicine, veterinary science and engineering.
In addition to the mainstream curriculum, pupils are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of Science-related activities and visits while at school. A Fun Experiments Club is offered to Lower School girls as well as curriculum-based visits to broaden knowledge and experience beyond the classroom. Recent trips have included the Science Museum, Marwell Zoo, Intech in Winchester and talks for A Level and GCSE at the Institute for Education and the Royal Institution in London. The department also offers several opportunities to stretch and challenge our more able girls. These include participation in external events such as the Surrey Schools Problem Solving Challenge, Salters Festival of Chemistry and Top of the Bench competitions and the school has run a number of high-profile STEM events in recent years.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About Prior's Field
Prior's Field
Priorsfield Road, Godalming
Surrey
GU7 2RH
United Kingdom
GSA Independent Day, Weekly Boarding and Full Boarding School for girls aged 11-18.
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