Teacher of Science

Position

Start Date:

01/09/2026 Contract Type:
Full-time/Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 23/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

TLR/RADA Opportunities may exist for the right candidate

Due to expanding school numbers, we require an inspirational and innovative teacher of Science to join our successful and committed department where examination results are consistently high. While experience in teaching both Physics and Chemistry is highly advantageous we welcome applications from specialists in other areas of Science. The Science Department consists of eleven teachers, dedicated preparation rooms for each science, an observatory, an allotment and wildlife area.

Uptake for Triple Science and A-level is high, as is GCSE Astronomy, which is offered as an additional GCSE.

You will have a natural flair for delivering creative and vibrant lessons which enthuse and motivate students to want to learn and achieve. You will have excellent communication skills and be enthusiastic about your professional development

Chelmer Valley is a popular and oversubscribed, mixed, 11-18 comprehensive with 1200 students on roll. Itis an exceptionally vibrant, friendly and supportivecommunity builton strong relationships which allow our student to thrive. Our staff are highly valued, we want them to pass on their knowledge and love of their subject such that our students are given the very best experience and opportunities to succeed.

Our vision 'always the best we can be' is such that we expect to support every studentin achievingtheir full potential and developinga lifelong love of learning.

High value is placed on providing ongoing professional development and engaging in educational research. We are looking for someone with the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team and to achieve our ambitious aims for all of our students.

Visits are welcome. If you are interested in joining us then please contact Michelle Robertson via email to mro or to download an application form and apply, please visit our website:  Closing date for applications is midday on 23 January 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

Chelmer Valley High School – An Engineering & Leadership Specialist Academy - is located north of Chelmsford, in the village of Broomfield. We became an Academy on 1st August 2011. It is a very exciting time at Chelmer Valley, we continue to go from strength to strength with a staff whose commitment to taking the Academy forward is second to none and a governing body that provides challenge and support.

Our school has a positive atmosphere and everyone is expected to treat each other with respect in creating a positive and effective learning environment. Chelmer is a very popular school and as a result, over a number of years, the school has become heavily oversubscribed.

The current school roll is nearly 1200 students, including 190 in the Sixth Form. Our aim is to remain at about this size in order to provide each student with the appropriate level of personal attention and care that they need and deserve.

Major developments are evident throughout our site. State of the art Technology and Science facilities combined with an impressive specialist Performing Arts centre, purpose built sixth form building and modern PE facilities provide staff and students alike with the latest and most effective resources to support learning.

Our expectations of students are high; they are expected to work hard. Various programmes are in place to provide a wide range of opportunities for all students whether it is additional help in the class for those who need it or, additional activities for Gifted and Talented students.

Considerable emphasis is placed upon academic achievement and students’ progress…