Teacher of Chemistry

Summary

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a community that is redefining excellence in girls’ education. The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 has named NLCS the Independent Secondary School of the Year 2026, and we are proud to be ranked the No. 1 girls’ school in the country.

Detail

TEACHER OF CHEMISTRY

Full Time

Required from April or September 2026 (or sooner)

Suitable for ECTs

We are delighted to invite applications for an inspiring Teacher of Chemistry to join North London Collegiate School. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a community that is redefining excellence in girls’ education. The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 has named NLCS the Independent Secondary School of the Year 2026, and we are proud to be ranked the No. 1 girls’ school in the country. This prestigious accolade reflects our outstanding academic achievement as well as the depth, breadth, and vibrancy of school life.

With additional awards for Independent International Baccalaureate School of the Year 2026 and Independent Secondary School of the Year in London 2026, NLCS offers an inspiring environment where passionate teachers are empowered to innovate, spark curiosity, and help girls achieve remarkable things.

We welcome applications from ECTs or anyone new to teaching and are happy to support new colleagues through teacher training in order to achieve QTS. We can offer an April or September 2026 start date (or sooner for the right candidate).

We can offer:

A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.

For candidates looking to relocate, subsidised accommodation on site may be available.

The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment in and outside of the classroom.

A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.

Other benefits include membership of the TPS, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to make an application:

Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter.

The vacancy closes on Monday 12th January 2026 at 7.00am; however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

Long List Interview date: Thursday 15th January 2026 on Teams.

Short List Interview date: Monday 19th January 2026.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at recruitment@nlcs.org.uk or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ

Documents

• JD Teacher of Chemistry Dec 25 PDF Document