SCIENCE TEACHER

The Hemel Hempstead School

All Bands + FRINGE

Suitable for ECTs

Required for September 2026

Full time/part time

Aim and main purpose of the job and why work with us?

To teach, enthuse and inspire students about Science.

We are seeking an outstanding and ambitious Science specialist to join our successful and forward-thinking faculty.

This role would suit an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher who is passionate about academic excellence, curriculum design and developing a culture of high aspiration in Science.

Why join us?

The Hemel Hempstead School is a popular and oversubscribed school set on a beautiful site in Boxmoor with excellent transport links to London and beyond. Our 2022 Ofsted inspection recognised that pupils receive a high-quality education, are keen to learn and achieve well.

Our Science Faculty has a strong collaborative culture and a clear commitment to excellence. You will be joining a team that values intellectual curiosity, professional dialogue and evidence-informed practice.

As part of Scholars’ Education Trust, you will benefit from high-quality professional development, cross-trust collaboration and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Further details and an application form are available from HR at hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk, the Trust website www.scholarseducationtrust.co.uk

or on 01727 734424. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Thursday 14 May 2026 (9am)

Interview date: Monday 18 May 2026

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.