Teacher of Chemistry or Physics

Wells Cathedral School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Science, specialising in Chemistry or Physics, to join its thriving Physical Sciences Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing department within a vibrant and academically ambitious school community.

A degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related discipline is essential for this role.

For further details, please download the application pack via the Apply button.

Closing date: Noon on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.

A date for the interviews is to be scheduled.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of the School's due diligence.

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.

Wells Cathedral School has flourished since 909.

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Wells Cathedral School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Science, specialising in Chemistry or Physics, to join its thriving Physical Sciences Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing department within a vibrant and academically ambitious school community.

A degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related discipline is essential for this role.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of the School's due diligence.

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.

Wells Cathedral School has flourished since 909.