Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science – Permanent Full/Part Time Job Description

Salary Range:
Commensurate with skills and experience (D2-D10)

The Dixie Grammar School is a selective 3-18 coeducational independent school, with a new Nursery provision opening Autumn 2026, set in three uniquely beautiful settings in rural Leicestershire. We are a happy school, in which our polite pupils are comfortable in their own skins, grounded, energetic and constantly challenged. This role is based at the Senior School site in Market Bosworth, Leicestershire.

We have a vacancy for a Teacher of Science, as part of our vibrant Science Department.

You will be:

• A Qualified teacher, with experience and looking to progress your career
• or/ a Newly Qualified Teacher looking to gain your first experience of teaching in a supportive environment
• Passionate about your subject and able to respond dynamically to a progressive learning environment
• Energetic and enthusiastic in your ability and desire to provide a rich and varied learning experience for students
• Able to deliver the curriculum at KS 3, 4 & 5, with experience of A-level delivery desirable but not essential
• An effective communicator and team player, able to liaise positively with students, parents and colleagues
• Flexible and willing to support all areas of school life, including a pastoral role and extra-curricular activities (where appropriate)

The successful candidate must have:

• experience of delivering the broad science curriculum
• the ability to adapt practice to the needs of different learners
• the ability to plan delivery of the subject across all age groups
• have an excellent understanding of safeguarding in schools (n.b. continuous training will also be provided)

The post is full time and permanent, however a part time role would be considered for the right candidate.

The Dixie Grammar school is committed to developing our workforce and support would also be available towards Qualified Teacher Status for an HLTA with a relevant Science background.

Salary is dependent upon experience, plus benefits such as free lunches, ongoing professional development and a generous matched pension contribution.

Please send a letter of application and a completed application form to Human resources by e‑mail –  Final date to receive applications: 27 February 2026 Interviews to be held Week commencing 9 March 2026 Anticipated Start date to commence 1 September 2026

NO AGENCIES PLEASE The School is committed to the safety and well‑being of its students and is rigorous in its appointment procedures ensuring that the latest guidance is followed in respect of safer recruitment of staff, including visiting staff and, where required, volunteers. The School has a positive and effective Equal Opportunities Policy, actively promotes equality of opportunity and ensures that all recruitment is undertaken in line with the policy, Keeping Children Safe in Education (Sept 2025), Safer Recruitment principles and the Equality Act 2010.

The School will comply with the Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 (DUCA), the Prevent Duty Guidance for England and Wales (2023) and any guidance or code of practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974)

Temple Hall Wellsborough Leicestershire CV13 6PA