Teacher of Chemistry with Biology or Physics
Full-time
Others
Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US, England
1 day ago
What skills and experience we're looking forTeacher of ChemistryColchester County High School for Girls, Alpha TrustNorman Wa.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of Chemistry
Colchester County High School for Girls, Alpha Trust
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US. Tel: 01206 576973
www.cchsg.com
MPR
Closing date: Monday 25 November
Required: September 2025
Candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we will be selecting and interviewing candidates as and when applications that meet the criteria are received. Colchester County High School reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be identified.
We have a unique and rare opportunity to appoint a dynamic and innovative Teacher of Chemistry to teach Chemistry throughout the school at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and either Physics or Biology to GCSE. We would welcome applications from Early Career Teachers or those on ITT courses due to qualify in 2025.
Our students are high achievers who are focused, hardworking and self-motivated; many go on to further study at top universities. Progress 8 in 2024 was an outstanding +0.99, ranking the school as one of the highest achieving state schools in the country.
Colchester County High School for Girls is a selective girls’ grammar school and lead school for Alpha Trust. This school is a stimulating and friendly environment to work in, with an established programme of staff induction, training and development opportunities across Alpha Trust and Alpha Teaching School Hub. The Executive Principal is an NLE. We are an outward-facing establishment committed to professional development and teacher-led action research. This is an amazing environment in which to teach and learn; creativity and innovation abound!
Colchester County High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All applications must be on the school application form and supported by a covering letter, addressed to the Executive Principal, outlining suitability for the post.
For an application pack please contact recruitment@cchsg.com or download the application form from our website: www.cchsg.com.
What the school offers its staff
Colchester County High School for Girls is a selective girls’ grammar school and lead school for Alpha Trust. This school is a stimulating and friendly environment to work in, with an established programme of staff induction, training and development opportunities across Alpha Trust and Alpha Teaching School Hub. The Executive Principal is an NLE. We are an outward-facing establishment committed to professional development and teacher-led action research. This is an amazing environment in which to teach and learn; creativity and innovation abound!
Colchester County High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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