Location: Crayford, South East London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time Long-Term to Permanent
Interview Date: 16th July 2026
Salary: Competitive Teacher Pay Scale – dependent on experience
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Science Teacher with a specialism in Physics or Chemistry to join a well-established secondary school in Crayford from September 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Science Teacher who is passionate about their subject and committed to delivering engaging and challenging lessons that inspire students to achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will join an impressive Science department within a recently refurbished school, offering excellent facilities and a supportive teaching environment.
The school is based in a quiet and accessible location in Crayford, with grounds overlooking London and good commuter links across Kent and South East London.
The school has undergone significant refurbishment and benefits from modern teaching facilities, a well-resourced Science department and extensive sports facilities. Staff also have access to the school's gym facilities.
Part of a large and established Multi-Academy Trust with schools across South East London, the school offers strong opportunities for professional development, collaboration and future career progression.
The Successful Science Teacher Will
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Have successfully completed their ECT induction period
Have experience teaching Science within a UK secondary school
Specialise in Physics or Chemistry
Be confident planning and delivering engaging Science lessons
Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Be committed to raising student achievement and progress
Work effectively as part of a collaborative Science department
Be available to start full-time from September 2026The School Offers
A full-time, long-term to permanent opportunity
A modern and recently refurbished school environment
An impressive and well-resourced Science department
Extensive sports facilities
Gym access for staff
A quiet yet easily commutable location
Support from an established Multi-Academy Trust
Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients
Salary description
£185.00 - £330.00 per day