Teacher of Science
For September 2026, we are looking to recruit a teacher of science to join our happy, thriving and collaborative department. We welcome applications from specialists in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
SWCHS is a supportive learning community where students make excellent progress. The school provides a vibrant and dynamic learning environment underpinned by a culture of collaboration and effective pastoral care. Ensuring that staff and students thrive, are nurtured and developed, and enjoy the fantastic opportunities on offer is at the heart of everything we do.
What we offer:
- An open and collaborative community which trusts and supports its teachers
- Motivated students and a dedicated staff team
- Extensive CPD opportunities including National Professional Qualifications thanks to our status as a National Teaching School Hub
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities open to all
- Well behaved students keen to learn and participate in lessons
- High-quality research-based professional development
- Exciting professional development programmes helping you aspire to leadership
- Cross curricular collaboration and rich extra curricular programme
We welcome applications from those interested in full-time or part-time work, from newly qualified teachers and more experienced colleagues.
We operate a Bike to Work scheme and there is an early years nursery on our site.
What our colleagues said in our recent staff survey:
"Induction for new staff was useful and supportive."
"I feel staff wellbeing is given a high priority here and staff benefit from it."
"I am proud to be part of a school where every teacher matters and every student is cared about. I really value how much I am invested in and known personally by the senior leadership team, and the efforts the school puts in to ensuring its staff are happy and developing professionally."
"I believe this school has helped me grow as a teacher, in my teaching abilities, academic understanding and leadership skills. Having worked elsewhere, I know that this is rare and it has made me feel like this school is a great place to develop my career."
"I have really appreciated all the opportunities there are at SWCHS for staff. I have benefited from and enjoyed the chance to participate in leadership programmes, CPD and trips."
Closing date: 9am on Monday 2nd March 2026
Interviews will take place on Monday 9th March 2026