Science Teacher | Outstanding Girls' School in Tower...

Teacher of Science & STEM Specialist (January 2027 Start)

Location: Tower Hamlets, East/Inner London

School Type: Outstanding All-Girls Secondary School & Sixth Form (Ages 11–18)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January 2027 (Winter Term Start)

An Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' all-girls secondary school and Sixth Form in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking an articulate, dynamic, and inquiry-driven Teacher of Science to join their high-achieving Science & Innovation faculty this January . Set against the backdrop of East London’s historic landmarks and Canary Wharf’s tech-driven financial hub, this mid-year appointment offers an exceptional opportunity for a Science specialist (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)—whether an experienced teacher or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to empower young women to excel in scientific research, empirical analysis, and STEM pathways.

About the Role

Stepping into the department for the January term, you will inspire a high-aspiring, dedicated cohort of young women across practical experiment work, scientific literacy, and rigorous theory. Joining a collaborative, high-performing team, you will deliver compelling lessons across Key Stage 3 Science, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Combined Science & GCSE Separate Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Biology, Chemistry, or Physics), equipping female scholars with the empirical precision, mathematical problem-solving, and analytical confidence required for top university courses and STEM careers.

• Environment: A state-of-the-art Inner London all-girls campus featuring high-specification laboratories, prep rooms with full-time technician support, interactive digital probes, and strong links to London university research labs and engineering partners

• Culture: An academically ambitious, supportive, and empowering environment focused on breaking gender barriers in STEM, scholarly inquiry, high expectations, and outstanding examination outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rich, safe, and engaging Science lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 covering core principles of biological systems, chemical reactions, and physical laws.

• Prepare GCSE and A-Level candidates thoroughly for national written examinations and required practical endorsements through explicit modeling of extended 6-mark questions, quantitative data analysis, and targeted revision strategies.

• Maintain strict laboratory safety standards (CLEAPSS guidelines), managing practical equipment, chemicals, and student conduct during experimental work.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress systematically, executing tailored extension activities to stretch high-achieving female scholars pursuing Medicine, Engineering, or Natural Sciences while scaffolding core concepts for developing learners.

• Contribute actively to departmental enrichment, including the Girls in STEM Society, national science Olympiads, university masterclasses, and eco-sustainability projects.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding Science instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level teaching capability in your subject specialism is highly desirable).

• Comprehensive working knowledge of national examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and CLEAPSS laboratory health and safety protocols.

• Outstanding classroom presence, strong analytical communication skills, and an infectious passion for scientific discovery and empowering women in STEM.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage Science Lead, STEM Coordinator, or Subject Specialism Lead (Biology/Chemistry/Physics).

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured middle leadership mentoring, lab resources, and staff health and wellbeing programs.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Science specialist ready to make an immediate impact this January and inspire the next generation of female scientists at an Outstanding school in Tower Hamlets, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please submit your application form and CV as soon as possible for consideration.