GDST Teachers scale (41,730 - 65,490 per annum). Salary dependent on experience
Contract:
Fixed term (maternity cover)
Hours:
Full time. We are open to discussing the possibility of part time (FTE 0.8). Salary will be pro-rated for candidates expressing an interest in part time.
Required from:
January 2026 or March 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well qualified individual to join our successful and thriving Chemistry department.
Science at Putney is about the will to find out. We aim to open up the minds of the students to an understanding of the value, relevance and importance of scientific endeavour in the world around them. Experimentation is at the heart of our approach, and we take full advantage of the excellent laboratories, resources and facilities available to or students.
If you are an enthusiastic graduate with a good honours degree in Chemistry or a related subject, with excellent knowledge and practical experience in Chemistry, we would be delighted to hear from you. The ability to teach general science at Key Stage 3 is also required, and to teach A level Chemistry is desirable. This post would suit either a newly qualified teacher or a more experienced teacher looking for career development and offers the opportunity to teach well motivated and high-achieving students.
About the School
As one of the UKs leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the schools ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond.
The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the River Thames.
The school is part of the GDST, the UKs leading network of independent girls schools. We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Competitive salaries and pay progression
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Generous pension scheme
Free life assurance benefit
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Financial guidance and support
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
For further details about the role, person and school, please refer to the Candidate Brief.
To apply please click the apply button or visit the
TES website
to complete the Application Form
Applications must be received by
: Monday 13th October 2025 at 9am
Interviews to be held:
Thursday 16 October or Friday 17 October 2025
The Council of The Girls Day School Trust is committed to equal opportunities in employment. The Council's policy aims to ensure that all employees are recruited, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, the requirements of the job and relevant and objective criteria.
No employee or job applicant should receive more or less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, nationality, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender reassignment, creed or disability in any matters to do with employment.
The full Equal Opportunities (Employment) Policy is available on request.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
Vacancy ID :
042587
Closing Date :
13-Oct-2025
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