Teacher of Science - Biology or Physics

Headteachers: Maria Cachia & Lucy Macdonald

TEACHER OF SCIENCE – BIOLOGY OR PHYSICS
To commence January 2026
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 January. 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 300 in our Sixth Form and are one of the top 200 performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the very significantly above progress our students make at GCSE and A level. Our Science Department is in the top 5% of schools nationally. 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;
Personal business day
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;
Thriving staff enrichment offer.

Deadline for applications is: Thursday 25^th September 2025 (9am).
Early enquiries and applications encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert deadline.

Please get in touch by calling the HR department on 0208 398 7161 or via email: hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk to book your school visit prior to application. For further information, please go to the vacancies page of our website: http://www.hinchleywoodschool.co.uk/243/vacancies To view our Candidate Information Pack, please click on the link at the top of the page ‘Working at Hinchley Wood School’.

Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership (HWLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff, Trustees and Governors have also established a code of conduct which applies to all members of the school community.