Job Description
King Edward’s School is seeking a full-time Teacher of Chemistry from September 2025 for a period of up to a year for maternity cover. It is an opportunity to join a strong, enthusiastic, very supportive and friendly department in an exceptional school. Experience of teaching A level would be an advantage.
King Edward’s has a long tradition of scientific excellence, having educated Nobel laureates such as Maurice Wilkins and Sir John Vane. Science remains at the heart of the academic life of the school today.
Science subjects are popular choices within King Edward’s, with a high proportion of our Sixth Form choosing to study at least two sciences at A-level. Biology, Chemistry and Physics are taken by the vast majority of pupils at IGCSE, and DT is one of the most popular option choices at GCSE. We also have a thriving extracurricular scene, with many boys entering competitions, going to lectures or taking part in societies which have a strong scientific basis.
Many pupils continue to study science subjects at university, with high numbers successfully applying for Engineering and Medicine, as well as Natural Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and other related subjects.
There is a strong spirit of collaboration in the Science Faculty, which comprises Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology, Physics and Sport Science.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form, equal opportunities monitoring form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to the Chief Master & Principal (Mrs Kirsty von Malaisé) by email to: [email protected].
The deadline for applications is Monday 28 April 2025 at 8am. Please note, applications will be reviewed on receipt and so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and interview date if sufficient applications have been received.
Interviews will provisionally take place week commencing 5 May 2025.
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact Alex Webb, Head of Chemistry via email: [email protected]
King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the Schools’ Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policies are available on the website www.kes.org.uk.
