Scale: MPR/UPR
R&R allowance available for suitable candidate
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join one of Britain’s top state schools. Judged Outstanding in all aspects by OFSTED in May 2024. We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Chemistry who has the ability to engage, enthuse and motivate able pupils. You will be passionate about learning and able to demonstrate a range of behaviour management strategies and teaching skills. You will possess excellent communication skills to teach throughout the age range including A’ level.
We encourage applications from ECT’s or experienced teachers to join a department which:
•Has an outstanding record of GCSE and A Level results.
•Has a friendly, supportive, talented hard-working teaching team
•Has a strong commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school
In return we can offer:
•The opportunity to work with highly motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic students
•Commitment to continuing professional career development and support
•The opportunity to work in a caring and nurturing environment and to get involved in a broad spectrum of extra-curricular activities
•An Employee Assistance Programme
•Competitive Pension Scheme (Teacher Pension Scheme)
For further details and an application form please visit our website: www.bvgs.co.uk
Informal enquiries and visits are welcome by contacting the Recruitment Team at recruitment@bishopveseys.bham.sch.uk
•Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 23rd March 2026.
•Interviews will take place on Friday 27th March 2026.
Why Join Us?
At Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, we pride ourselves on our strong community ethos and commitment to excellence. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring that our facilities provide the best possible learning environment for our students.
We offer:
- A competitive salary and pension scheme.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A supportive and collaborative school environment.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to the ongoing success of our school, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: Monday 23rd March 2026
Interviews: Friday 27th March 2026
Application forms and further details are available from our website at www.bvgs.co.uk. Please note that we do not accept applications by CV.
Informal enquiries and visits are welcome by contacting the Recruitment Team at recruitment@bishopveseys.bham.sch.uk
Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check together with Identity, Right to Work, Prohibition Order, pre-placement medical and verification of qualification checks are requirements for this post.
We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request. You are encouraged to read our safeguarding policy which can be found on our website.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
