Teacher of Chemistry at Grey Court School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/GCS/02668
  Location
Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7HN
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
MPS
  Closing Date
Midday, Mon 11th May, 2026
  Start Date
01/09/2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Suitable for ECTs
  Visa sponsorship available
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About this Role

TEACHER OF CHEMISTRY (KS3 – KS5)


Starting September 2026
ECTs Allowed


Grey Court is a vibrant, successful and well-established school situated on an impressive site close to the River Thames and Richmond Park. Rated as outstanding in all areas in March 2013, then in January 2018 and again in February 2024, we continue with our ambitious vision for both staff and students. Come and join us!


About the role


The Science Faculty currently offers a wide range of opportunities at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. We run both separate and combined science options at GCSE. Our results at GCSE level are significantly and consistently above the national average. At KS5 we run a successful chemistry course with results in the top 25% of the country. At Key Stage 5, the chemistry department has developed a strong relationship with Kingston University allowing the students the opportunity to try NMR and Mass spectroscopy first hand whilst synthesising compounds such as paracetamol. We also have an array of extracurricular activities for all year groups and we are looking for a candidate who has the initiative and motivation to get involved and even lead on such opportunities. Chemistry, and Science in general, is a very popular and thriving subject at Grey Court School. This vacancy provides an excellent opportunity to work within the well-resourced, state of the art laboratories in a dynamic and highly successful school. With a relatively new 6 th Form, this is an exciting time to be part of the continuing development of strong Key Stage 5 teaching at Grey Court. ECTs are encouraged to apply.


About You


We are looking for someone to inspire our young people, and ensure that they all progress and excel in their learning. ECTs are encouraged to apply.

The right candidate will:

● be, or demonstrate the potential to be, an exceptional classroom practitioner

● have a clear passion for their area; supported by sound subject knowledge

● want the very best for all young people irrespective of background or challenge

● demonstrate an understanding of the importance of computing across the curriculum

● have the skills, drive and passion to deliver computing across the curriculum.



About us


Grey Court is committed to recruiting the very best teachers and support staff to benefit student experience in the classroom. We are an Ofsted rated outstanding school offering a comprehensive range of GCSEs, A levels and BTEC level 3 diplomas. We serve a diverse community and ensure we bring out the best in each student, be that through following vocational or academic pathways.

Grey Court is part of the Wandle Teaching School Hub and provides a tailor made Early Career Teacher (ECT) programme to develop all aspects of our early career teachers and trainee teachers. The majority of ECTs stay with Grey Court after their training and many teachers progress to leading roles within the school or their own departments.


As a training school we value the continuous development of our staff and offer a full range of professional training opportunities including in-house and cross-MAT CPD and national leadership programmes.  


Grey Court is part of the Every Child, Every Day multi academy trust which is made up of three local secondary schools. We are based in the London borough of Richmond, with good public transport links and close to the river Thames and Richmond Park.


Grey Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to work with us, we look forward to hearing from you.


Closing date: 12 PM May 11, 2026.

Interview date: TBC


For more information about Grey Court School please go to the school website.


For more information about this job role please email Miss Amy Moran, Head of Science on amoran@greycourt.org.uk


Job applications can only be submitted via this website.

We do not accept CVs or any other unsolicited documents.

We do not work with recruitment agencies or consultants.

We reserve the right to close the advert early should an appropriate candidate be identified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

If you do not hear back from us within a week of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted this time.


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, online background checks (including social media) 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.








Grey Court School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Have you ever lived abroad? If so where and when?
  2. Do you currently have the right to work in the UK?
  3. If not, please specify your circumstances below:
  4. Are there any restrictions listed on your right to work in the UK? Not applicable for British Citizens
  5. If yes, please specify the Details of Restrictions. Not applicable for British Citizensbelow:
  6. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and any overseas criminal record checks where relevant. It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Do you accept this?
  7. In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022) the school will conduct online searches including social media checks after the interview process for any candidate who is successfully appointed. All online searches will be conducted by individuals who are not involved in any other aspect of the recruitment process. No irrelevant information uncovered will be provided to the staff who conduct the interview. Do you accept this?
  8. I declare that the information I have given on this form is correct. I understand that providing false or misleading information is an offence which could result in my application being rejected, or, in the event of employment being obtained, may result in disciplinary action being taken, up to and including summary dismissal. I further consent & give permission for my online background check including social media and Enhanced DBS check to be conducted, after the interview; if i am successful.
  9. Do you Hold a UK Qualified Teachers Status (QTS) Certification?

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