Teacher of Science

Full Time, permanent position

With effect from September 2026

Salary: Outer London Main/Upper Pay Range

The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our high-performing faculty.

Whether your background is in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, we welcome your expertise. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is committed to inspiring and motivating students through their innovative and engaging teaching.

This post is suitable for an experienced teacher or an ECT who would receive excellent support from a hardworking and dedicated department.

Hollyfield is part of the Every Child, Every Day Multi Academy Trust and we have strong relationships with our Trust partners. Hollyfield has an extensive CPD programme which offers regular training sessions to enhance teachers’ classroom practice, which are led by staff from within the school and the wider Multi Academy Trust.

The successful candidate will meet the following essential criteria:

●      QTS;

●      a broad base of subject knowledge;

●      the ability to teach across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5;

●      a clear vision for a knowledge-rich curriculum;

●      a clear understanding of successful classroom practice and  

         evidence-based teaching;

●      the ability to employ a range of teaching and learning strategies;

●      the ability to work effectively as part of a curriculum team;

●      the ability to maintain good classroom behaviour;

●      effective interpersonal skills;

●      able to demonstrate suitability to work with children and 

         young people.

Hollyfield is a beautiful school with a thriving sixth form, in the Surbiton area of Outer London.  Excellent transport links enable our staff and young people to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities that London provides, including world class theatres and galleries. We are an ambitious school that puts student achievement and wellbeing at its heart.

In April 2020 Hollyfield was judged by Ofsted to be ‘good’; in May 2025, an ungraded inspection suggested evidence that the school has “improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection”. Inspectors noted that “the school delivers an ambitious and balanced curriculum, underpinned by the highest expectations for all pupils” and commended pupils' “exemplary” behaviour, alongside their “exceptional attitudes to learning”.

For an informal chat about the post please contact Yasmin Al-Obaidi (Head of Science Faculty) at: yal-obaidi@hollyfield.kingston.sch.uk

For further details about The Hollyfield School please visit our website.

 Kindly note:

·         We cannot accept CVs alone.

·         We would encourage early applications as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate be found.

·         Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

The Governing and Trust Bodies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We fully recognise our responsibilities for safeguarding and child protection. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where relevant, background check including an online check of the applicant’s social media accounts and receipt of satisfactory references. It is an offence to apply to work with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The schools within the Trust are committed to all aspects of personal development, are inclusive and seek to ensure every student achieves to the best of their ability.