Teacher of Science; maternity cover

About the Post
Are you seeking a role that will excite and energise you? Would you relish the opportunity to join an exciting and progressive journey to transform education across our community? We are seeking an inspirational and highly motivated Teacher of Science to join our talented and forward-thinking department as we continue to transform education across our town.

The Twynham School and The Grange School federation (Twynham TGS) is firmly established in Christchurch, offering unlimited potential to deliver a truly exceptional vision for young people across the town. Working across two schools and two different contexts provides unrivalled professional development for an ambitious teacher. Science at Twynham is thriving. We offer both GCSE Double and Triple Award pathways, ensuring that all students can access a curriculum that challenges and inspires them.

At Key Stage 5, Biology, Chemistry and Physics are among our most popular A level subjects, and we are proud to have recently introduced the new AAQ in Medical Science.

• Teach Science across Key Stage 3 and 4, with potential for specialist teaching at Key Stage 5.
• Deliver exceptional extra‑curricular opportunities within and beyond Science.
• Further contribute to the vision for education across Christchurch.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
• Collaborate with exceptional colleagues to provide students with the very best life chances.

• Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Inspirational and skilled Teacher of Science with a passion for science education.
• Evidence‑informed commitment to improving pedagogical practices.
• Aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities.
• Driven by the power of education to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged students.

• Living our Twynham Learning employee values:
  Aim high, Keep improving, Don’t leave anyone behind, See the bigger picture.
• Part of an exciting educational journey with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people.
• Exceptional CPD offer from teacher training and the ECT framework through to preparation for senior and system leadership.
• Strong and supportive leadership who value learning beyond the classroom.
• Free, confidential access to the Employee Assistance Programme and a range of consulting services.
• Trust‑wide intranet, local discounts, welcoming staff room with tea and coffee, progressive multi‑academy trust environment.
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme and free on‑site parking.

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: re Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:
Staff Vacancies - Twynham Learning. The closing date is Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 8a.m. Interviews will be held week Monday 16 March 2026.

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown at or email re

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We give equal opportunities to all job applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy.

We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes and will undertake an enhanced criminal records check on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.