Teacher of Chemistry
Location
Sutton, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/3/2026
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Description
Required September 2026
Full Time
Permanent
Salary Range £41,000 - £59,000
The role
Sutton High School is seeking an engaging and passionate teacher to deliver Chemistry to highly motivated girls in Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 (with a focus on A Level).
The successful candidate should have the capability to teach GCSE and A Level Chemistry, creating challenging and thought-provoking lessons, with an emphasis on creativity and collaboration.
The ability to offer general combined Science for KS3 is also essential.
We are seeking an experienced teacher with a proven track record of success at A Level. This role would also suit an ambitious and capable Early Career Teacher (ECT), who will benefit from a highly supportive department and an outstanding ECT provision dedicated to professional development.
At our school, girls want to learn, and care about each other’s success. Relationships with teachers are exceptional, and you can focus on teaching your subject and developing future leaders in an environment where each individual, both staff and students, is known and valued.
About Sutton High School
Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for 850 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are amongst the top schools in the country, with our A Level results placing us 69th in national rankings in 2024.
Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve, and individuality is celebrated.
Why Sutton High School?
The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.
Employee Benefits Include
Full Time
Permanent
Salary Range £41,000 - £59,000
The role
Sutton High School is seeking an engaging and passionate teacher to deliver Chemistry to highly motivated girls in Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 (with a focus on A Level).
The successful candidate should have the capability to teach GCSE and A Level Chemistry, creating challenging and thought-provoking lessons, with an emphasis on creativity and collaboration.
The ability to offer general combined Science for KS3 is also essential.
We are seeking an experienced teacher with a proven track record of success at A Level. This role would also suit an ambitious and capable Early Career Teacher (ECT), who will benefit from a highly supportive department and an outstanding ECT provision dedicated to professional development.
At our school, girls want to learn, and care about each other’s success. Relationships with teachers are exceptional, and you can focus on teaching your subject and developing future leaders in an environment where each individual, both staff and students, is known and valued.
About Sutton High School
Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for 850 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are amongst the top schools in the country, with our A Level results placing us 69th in national rankings in 2024.
Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve, and individuality is celebrated.
Why Sutton High School?
The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.
Employee Benefits Include
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
- 35 week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Good transport links
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Closing date: Thursday 14th May at 9am.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be found, therefore we advise early application.
Sutton High School is part of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust) - the leading network of independent girls’ schools in the UK. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.