We welcome applications from outstanding teachers for this exciting and forward-thinking role for September 2026.
The School has a long-standing record of high academic achievement (93.4% of A-level entries gained A* to B grades in 2025, 63% Grade 9 at GCSE, 86% 9/8 and 96% 9-7 GCSE in 2025). There is also much happening in terms of co-curricular activities, and all staff are expected to be fully involved in School life.
The love of science is flourishing at CLS. Academic results are strong; the sciences prove hugely popular as choices both at A-level and for further study; and many pupils throughout the School draw huge inspiration from the opportunity to take their studies beyond the normal curriculum. Science lies at the heart of our unashamedly academic vision. We are looking for ideas, expertise and enthusiasm, to provide leadership, creativity and initiative across our supra-curricular offering. This work will look to provide opportunities for pupils throughout the School, will support science-based applications to the most competitive universities and raise the profile of CLS as a centre of excellence for the teaching of science. External partnerships, both to enrich the offering for CLS pupils and to support the Schools broader programme of partnership, will be an important part of the role. CLS pupils enjoy learning for its own sake: this role would suit a teacher of science who shares that simple enthusiasm and is driven by the desire to inspire the next generation.
The Science Department, which in total comprises twenty-two experienced and specialist colleagues who teach across the age ranges, seek to instil an enthusiasm and curiosity for science in all pupils. Year 6 & 7 (Old Grammar & First Form) study Science but from Second Form (Y8) all pupils study the three separate sciences leading to the Edexcel IGCSE Triple Award. Sciences are extremely popular in the Sixth From and pupils regularly go on to high tariff universities to study STEM related subjects, Medicine, Natural Sciences and other closely related disciplines. The post will involve teaching from Year 6 through to Year 13.
CLS was named by the Sunday Times as London Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020, and occupies fine, modern buildings near St. Pauls Cathedral overlooking the Thames, opposite the Tate Modern. There are impressive off-site sports facilities in south east London.
City of London School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further information about the School and a copy of the most recent ISI Inspection report are available on the school website.
Closing date: 9am 19 March 2026.
Interviews will be held on 24 March 2026.