Teacher of Science; Strong Second Subject

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Excellent primary subject knowledge
• Strong second subject knowledge
• Experience in delivering high‑quality lessons, adapting teaching to meet diverse learner needs
• Effective classroom management that promotes a calm, purposeful learning environment
• Evidence of raising standards
• Engagement in whole school enrichment
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people, committed to safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Clear and confident communication with students, colleagues and parents
• Proven track record of collaborative working
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively
• Skilled use of data to track progress and inform teaching
• Reflective practice and willingness to engage in professional development

• A positive school ethos: values-driven, inclusive, student-centred
• A collaborative staff culture
• Supportive leadership: visible, approachable, focused on teaching and learning
• Strong pastoral structures: tutors, heads of year, safeguarding support
• Structured support for ECT's and trainees: to help you settle and thrive in your new career
• Clear behaviour systems: consistent policies that allow teachers to teach
• Opportunities for career progression: TLRs, subject leadership, whole‑school roles
• High‑quality professional development: excellent CPD pathways, coaching, leadership opportunities
• A supportive Flexible Working Policy
• Wellbeing initiatives: workload consideration, staff voice, wellbeing twilights
• Access to confidential Mental Health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services.
• Pension scheme
• Contractual Sick Pay
• Staff social events
• Car parking on site
• On site school restaurant
• Staff room with free tea & coffee

This role is primarily to teach Science.

We currently have a two-year program at KS3, which develops the ability of students to work independently, explore science and communicate scientifically.

Key stage 4 is taught from year 9. We follow the AQA Trilogy combined science route for the majority of courses and single sciences for our two highest attaining sets. We have produced an alternative curriculum pathway to support less able students and to prepare them for GCSE through the teaching of practical skills, first aid and human biology.

Key Stage 5 offers GCE’s in Biology, Chemistry and Physics which all follow OCR specifications. We also offer BTEC level 3 Applied Science as a vocational route for those who have an interest in pursuing scientific careers.

In addition, a strong second subject is highly desirable to help enhance our curriculum provision.

• To undertake the role of form tutor, if required to do so, and follow the guidance given by the Head of Year in relation to carrying out this role.
• To undertake supervisory duties before school, at break or after school as required.
• To attend department, year and other school meetings as required.
• To maintain appropriate standards of professional appearance and conduct.
• To follow the school performance management system.
• The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the school safeguarding/child protection policy is adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with this policy.

spin’s, we recognise and take extremely seriously our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all our students. It is essential that a culture of safeguarding is embedded across the school where all young people feel safe and members of our community are able to report concerns that they have.