TEACHER OF SCIENCE - Chemistry or Physics Specialism

TEACHER OF SCIENCE - Chemistry or Physics Specialism

(There may be a future vacancy for a TLR - KS3 for a suitably qualified candidate)

Dates: Apply by 9am Monday 20 April 2026

Interview: Thursday 30 April 2026

Salary: MPR-UPR

Contract type: Full time

Contract term: Permanent

Required by: September 2026

King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Science teacher (Chemistry or Physics specialist) to join our high-performing successful Department.

As a teacher you will teach Science across the age and ability range, usually specialising in one Science in Key Stage 4 and 5. Science is popular and successful from Key Stage 3 through to our thriving, successful Sixth Form. In 2025, almost 80% of Year 11 students achieved at least two GCSE science grades at 9-4 and around 40% of the cohort takes the Triple Science pathway. Results are very strong at GCSE in both Separate Sciences and Combined Science. We have a strong uptake for A-level, with multiple groups for all sciences in both Year 12 and 13. We also teach a successful Level 3 Diploma in Medical Science.

We are looking for a teacher with infectious enthusiasm, excellent communication skills alongside the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. We expect the successful candidate to show a passion for their subject, work as part of a team, and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life.

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

For further information and all the documents, you will need to make an application, please visit our website Vacancies - King Edward VI email: office@keslichfield.org.uk or telephone .

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.

King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Science teacher (Chemistry or Physics specialist) to join our high-performing successful Department.

As a teacher you will teach Science across the age and ability range, usually specialising in one Science in Key Stage 4 and 5. Science is popular and successful from Key Stage 3 through to our thriving, successful Sixth Form. In 2025, almost 80% of Year 11 students achieved at least two GCSE science grades at 9-4 and around 40% of the cohort takes the Triple Science pathway. Results are very strong at GCSE in both Separate Sciences and Combined Science. We have a strong uptake for A-level, with multiple groups for all sciences in both Year 12 and 13. We also teach a successful Level 3 Diploma in Medical Science.

We are looking for a teacher with infectious enthusiasm, excellent communication skills alongside the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. We expect the successful candidate to show a passion for their subject, work as part of a team, and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life.