Are you passionate about your subject and about how to engage young people so they achieve their very best? Do you enjoy working with others to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning in science?

We have an exciting opportunity for an ECT to join our highly committed, supportive and experienced Science Faculty.  Staff morale is high at our school; we have an excellent induction programme and a commitment to professional development for all staff. All teaching staff are provided with a laptop.

All science disciplines will be considered however the ability to teach chemistry is advantageous

Required September 2026

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

All science disciplines will be considered, however the ability to teach chemistry to KS4 is highly desirable and candidates will be expected to teach across the age and ability range.  There may be an opportunity to teach A level for a suitably experienced candidate.  The sciences are a very popular A level choices and a significant number of our students progress to science-based courses at university.

Our Science Faculty is well resourced with suites of laboratories, preparation rooms and specialist technicians. As a Science Specialist College you will have access to a range of exciting activities and wider STEM initiatives. The successful candidate will want to bring their passion and enthusiasm for science to encourage, motivate and engage our students and continue to raise standards in this high performing faculty.

Our oversubscribed school again achieved a ‘GOOD’ rating in its Ofsted inspection in June 2022 and we have a commitment to supporting students in developing as well-rounded individuals as well as achieving their academic potential.

Great Baddow High School is very well thought of locally. Our motto, which translates as ‘always striving for higher things’ encapsulates our vision for our students and staff.

Pre-application visits are warmly encouraged particularly during the working day in order to view our students and teachers working together in well-equipped, specialist classrooms, using modern technologies and resources.

Please apply using the application form and send it to yd@qmat.uk  to arrange a visit please contact Yvette DeFeo, HR Manager on 01245 265821 or email yd@qmat.uk please leave your name, address, telephone number and email details.  

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 4 February 2026

Please note interviews may take place on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close this advert early, therefore we recommend you send your completed application forms once completed.