Teacher of Science - Biology or Physics

To commence September 2025
Full time or part time applications considered (please state clearly on the application)

We are seeking a biologist or physicist, ideally with A-level experience, to join us from September.  If you are a talented, highly motivated practitioner with the ability and enthusiasm to deliver innovative and enjoyable lessons we would love to hear from you.  Science is a strong and thriving department, staffed by a committed, collaborative and supportive team of thirteen teachers and four technicians. 

About Us

Hinchley Wood School is an inclusive and high achieving school on the borders of SW London.  We have over 1,400 students on roll including 275 in our Sixth Form and are one of the top 200 performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs.  We are extremely proud of our students’ academic achievements, but we also celebrate student progress and development in all areas, and we enjoy outstanding sporting and creative achievements. 

In return for your hard work, we offer exceptional support and training and the rewards that come with teaching science to students who really want to learn.  If you are an outstanding, inspirational teacher with a strong desire to help students of all abilities to achieve the best they can, whilst fulfilling your own potential, then we would be very pleased to hear from you. 

We take staff and student wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy.  As well as the opportunity to work in an Ofsted Outstanding school, we offer:

• a competitive salary (London Fringe Pay Scale/dependent upon experience);
• professional development support and an extensive CPD programme;
• two-week autumn half term;
• early close to students at 1.30 on Friday afternoon plus an early finish once a fortnight;
• generous employer pension contributions:
• cycle to work scheme and free onsite fitness suite;
• This role meets the school’s priority admissions criteria, enabling any children of the postholder to be considered for priority admission to the school upon commencement of role. 

We welcome interest from newly qualified teachers, as well as experienced practitioners.  For newly qualified ECTs, in addition to above we offer:

• a paid induction in July;
• a dedicated mentor with regular mentor meetings and coaching;
• a comprehensive induction programme and a wide range of CPD opportunities.

Deadline for applications is: Monday 19^th May (9am).

Interviews will take place the same week.  Early enquiries and applications encouraged.

Visits to the school, prior to application, are encouraged and you will be warmly welcomed.  We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the advertised deadline.  Please get in touch by calling the HR department on 0208 398 7161 or via email:   hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk