Teacher of Chemistry
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong offering due to excellent school reputation, well-resourced environment, and support for new teachers.
- Highly regarded school with excellent student outcomes
- Supportive environment with comprehensive NQT program
- Growth opportunities in a rapidly developing educational context
- Interest in diverse student backgrounds is essential
Pros
- Established reputation within the community and strong student outcomes
- Opportunities for professional development and rapid career progression
- Supportive department environment with dedicated resources
Cons
- Expectation for full dedication to school activities and ethos
- Potential challenges in adapting to diverse student needs
- Higher workload during exam preparations
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • On-site
Good fit
- NQTs who thrive in collaborative settings
- Innovative educators eager to inspire students
- Teachers committed to comprehensive education
Not recommended for
- Those preferring isolated work environments
- Candidates not flexible with teaching methods
- Teachers who prefer minimal community involvement
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Woodbridge High School is a successful school situated in the heart of Woodford Green, North East London. It is fully comprehensive with an ethnically and socially diverse intake. The school has a strong and distinctive ethos of ‘Pride in Achievement’ and enjoys an excellent reputation within the local community. The outstanding 6th form achieves impressive results year after year. We are currently looking for a teacher of Chemistry to join our team.
The Science department offers:
- A 3yr KS4 programme of study with both triple science and double science offered to students.
- The opportunity to deliver your subject specialism from Y9 onwards.
- Good results at GCSE and at A Level across the department.
- A strong emphasis on practical work in all subjects at all key stages.
- Rising numbers of students at KS5 for Chemistry (c.20).
- Well-resourced departmental schemes of learning with access to e-text books and differentiated materials.
- The opportunity to be a creative practitioner of science teaching
- A supportive and expanding department including a committed team of technicians.
- A comprehensive NQT programme is available
- An inspirational Head of Department who will work with you as you become an outstanding teacher.
The successful applicant will:
- Have a strong belief in comprehensive education
- Have the ability to deliver excellent student outcomes
- Be an innovative and inspirational teacher
- Be committed to their personal and professional development
- Make a positive contribution to the school’s distinctive ethos
- Have the experience of teaching a full age and ability range.
- Have the ability to teach Chemistry to A Level
- Expertise in using ICT for Learning would be an advantage
Woodbridge High School offers you:
- The opportunity to work in a highly regarded school
- A welcoming and friendly staff body
- Motivated, well-behaved and friendly students
- Opportunities for rapid career development and promotion
- Access to state of the art sports and leisure facilities
- Tailored professional development and training
- A comprehensive staff wellbeing package
Woodbridge has recently expanded to ten forms of entry in each year group which has brought about many benefits and opportunities:
- An £11m building programme has delivered brand new facilities which are enjoyed by all students and staff.
- A broad, innovative and varied curriculum.
- Smaller class sizes in some subjects.
- Increased potential for career development and promotion.
Woodbridge High School is committed to working with local schools and leads on many aspects of school improvement and inter-school development. We would like you to consider being part of our team at this exciting time in our development.
The school is committed to promoting and safe-guarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and overseas checks where necessary.
Further details about the school, about the post and an application form are available from the school either by phoning 020 8504 9618, or by e-mailing hdalby@woodbridge.redbridge.sch.uk or they can be downloaded from the website www.woodbridgehigh.co.uk
Closing date: Monday, 29th January 2018 at 9.00 am
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week of the closing date. Please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion if you have not heard within that time frame.
