Teacher of Science with Key Stage Coordinator

Rickmansworth School

About the role

Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth

Contract type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS incl. Fringe + TLR2b £6,066

Start Date: Easter 2026

Rickmansworth School is seeking a passionate and committed Teacher of Science with Key Stage Coordinator responsibility to join our high-performing and forward-thinking Science Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to combine high-quality classroom teaching with a clearly defined middle leadership role, supporting pupils to develop a secure and ambitious understanding of science and to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will deliver consistently strong teaching across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, while leading and coordinating provision within a designated Key Stage. The role makes a significant contribution to curriculum development, the monitoring of standards and the continued improvement of teaching and learning within the Science Department and across the school.

If you are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity, aspiration and high achievement in science, and are keen to develop your leadership practice within a supportive and aspirational environment, we would welcome your application. The School’s admissions criteria gives preference to staff members’ children (as there is a demonstrable skill shortage for this post, the successful candidate could apply for a priority admission place for their own child). 

About the Science Department:

The department consists of twelve experienced members, fostering a strong and collaborative team atmosphere. We work closely together to support and enhance each other's practice while sharing expertise. The department is supported by three technicians who work alongside teaching staff to ensure a stimulating practical curriculum which inspires our students. We offer a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including a Key Stage 3 Science Club, STEM initiatives, and subject-specific Key Stage 4  and Key Stage 5 study clubs.

Separate Science is a particularly popular option at GCSE, with seven Key Stage 4 classes. Within the Sixth Form approximately 150 students study science subjects at A-Level. The ability to teach up to and including Key Stage 5 is highly desirable.

Applications from ECT’s are welcome.

In return, we will offer you:

• Outstanding CPD opportunities to support your professional growth

• A school with exemplary student behaviour, where learning is valued

• A collaborative working environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do

• Highly skilled and supportive staff, working together to make a difference

• A comprehensive wellbeing programme to ensure you feel valued and supported

Rickmansworth School is an outstanding, heavily over-subscribed 11-18 co-educational academy, consistently achieving excellent academic results. We provide a nurturing and dynamic environment for our 1575 ambitious young people. Our strong academic track record at both GCSE and A-Level ensures that the vast majority of our students go on to their first-choice universities.

Further information is available from our website - https://www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk

We encourage potential candidates to contact Rickmansworth School for an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the School, please contact the School on 01923 773296 or email applications@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer who has a zero tolerance to bullying and all types of harassment.  Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

Applications Process

Deadline for applications: 08:00 Friday 30 January 2026

Interviews: Friday 06 February 2026

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserved the right to close the advert early.

Due to the volume of application we receive if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

Selection Process

We are required for only shortlisted candidates  to conduct online searches about an applicant as part of our shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2025 in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.  On signing the declaration on application you will be agreeing to the acknowledgement that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where there will be a number of related tasks, details of which will be discussed on the day. Interviews will be held with the Headteacher  and possibly another member of SLT.  There will also be a tour of the school estate and this may be conducted by other members of the school community.