Science Teacher

Science Teacher (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

Wage dependent upon experience (M Scale-UPS)  

Purley, CR8

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Science teacher to join our recently opened and thriving school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing school, to help perfect systems and to contribute towards our positive working culture. Successful candidates will help us create an innovative curriculum that will allow our students to achieve qualifications that reflect their underlying ability whilst promoting personal development. 

In return, we can offer:

• Pay in line with National Main Pay Scales
• The opportunity to work with truly amazing students
• A strong and supportive leadership team that is passionate about staff and student well-being
• An ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ membership; entitling you to Home Life Support, Work Life Assistance, Physical and Emotional Health Support and Well-being support resources including mini health checks.
• Strong support for your further professional development and potential career progression
• A daily lunch
• A staff laptop
• Sickness benefits.

Our School

Abingdon House School, Purley opened in September 2023, joining the Cavendish Education family as a day school supporting academically able students with a range of learning needs. The small class size, integrated therapy and specialist teaching work to reduce the impact of our students' barriers to learning; so that students work towards GCSE qualifications. 

About Cavendish Education

Cavendish Education is a family of independent day and boarding schools and colleges for

students between the ages of five and twenty one. At the heart of Cavendish Education is a commitment to enabling all our students to thrive– when they are with us and after they leave us. All the activities on our curriculum aim to instill four core attributes; we believe these are key contributors to student well-being and success.

 Confidence,

 Competence,

 Creativity,

 Character.

How to find out more

For further information about the role, please download the Job Description or use the email below.

To apply, please download the attached application form and submit it to Jonathan Mansell,

Headteacher at jon.mansell@ahspurley.com directly or via the ‘apply’ button.

Closing date: Monday 3rd March (please note that we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date)

Cavendish Education is committed to safeguarding and child protection and promoting the

welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening,

including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. We aim to be a fair employer and are committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate against

employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability or age.