Teacher of Science

We are seeking to appoint a full-time teacher of Science with an ability to teach a specialist discipline (biology, chemistry or physics) to GCSE. The job title will therefore change dependent on the successful candidate's primary discipline. We follow the AQA specification and offer combined and separate sciences. KS5 experience is an advantage but not compulsory. The Science Department at Lord Wandsworth College is organised into the three separate sciences,

each with its own Head of Department and a Head of Faculty.

We are a strong team of 17 full and part-time staff, excluding an outstanding team of technicians. Science is based in the state-of-the-art Flowers centre. Opened in 2022, each discipline has four purpose-built laboratories and a dedicated prep room. Facilities in the department are outstanding and represent industry leading spaces to work in.

You will be expected to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the College's policies under the direction of the Headmaster. Teaching at LWC requires that members of the academic staff be willing to contribute fully to the life of the College. This includes tutoring, co-curricular involvement, boarding house duties, cover duties and attending parents' evenings for the year groups taught. Liaison with parents is included in the sphere of the teacher's responsibilities.

LWC offers a broad range of staff benefits including contributory pension scheme, fee remission for children, free lunch, use of wide-ranging school facilities - swimming pool, tennis, walks, trails etc and excellent social and sporting events.

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please feel free to contact the Head of Science, Holly Welham, by email: welhamh@lordwandsworth.org

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday, 13th May 2026.

Interview date: Thursday, 21st May 2026.

The college reserves the right to close the role early. Please note 2 references will be required prior to interview.

We welcome people of all faiths and those that are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

Appointments will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS

check. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We are an equal opportunities employer.

LWC offers a broad range of staff benefits including contributory pension scheme, fee remission for children, free lunch, use of wide-ranging school facilities - swimming pool, tennis, walks, trails etc and excellent social and sporting events.