Science Teacher

Thomas Tallis School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established school in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach KS5 physics and chemistry. The ideal candidate will have excellent teaching, classroom management skills, and a commitment to curriculum development. This position offers a supportive faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to professional development. Applications are welcomed from diverse backgrounds, and the school values equality and inclusion.

Benefits

Supportive staff

Professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Responsibilities

• Teach science across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Opportunity to teach KS5 physics and chemistry.
• Develop curriculum activities within the Science department.

Skills

Passion for science

Excellent teaching and classroom management

Ability to build relationships

Commitment to curriculum development

Job description

Thomas Tallis is a flourishing and popular school situated in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. We currently have over 2000 pupils on the school roll with around 800 students in our highly competitive sixth form. We strive for excellence in all that we do underpinned by our vision of education to understand the world and change it for the better.

We wish to appoint a first class Science Teacher to join a well-established, well-resourced and successful faculty. Ideally we are looking for someone who is able to teach science across Key Stages 3 and 4. The opportunity to teach KS5 physics and chemistry is available for the right candidate. The faculty employs a range of dynamic learning styles and is committed to innovative and creative curriculum development. You will be part of a strong and stable science department with excellent support and facilities.

We are looking for someone who:

• is passionate about science with the ability to inspire students
• can demonstrate excellent teaching and classroom management skills
• has the ability to build good relationships with all students and adults
• has a commitment to developing curriculum activities within the Science department

We can offer you:

• staff who are supportive, committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students here
• an excellent physical environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities and infrastructure
• a school with humane management principles committed to your professional development
• an opportunity to take on additional responsibilities within the department for suitable candidates.

Thomas Tallis School has adopted the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education. This means that we try to behave in a principled and correct manner in everything we do. We therefore behave with selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. We demonstrate trust, wisdom, kindness, justice, service, courage and optimism. We are committed to ensuring that our school community practices anti‑racist behaviours and has a culture that values equality and diversity.

If you are passionate about providing young people with a safe, supportive environment in which to ensure their success, we want to hear from you.

For more information about our fantastic school please visit Thomas Tallis School - Home. To apply for this post online please visit the TES website.

Please state in your application if you are available for an April start.

Closing date: Monday 23 February 2026, noon

Interviews to be held on: Wednesday 25 February 2026

Thomas Tallis School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.