Science Teacher

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a forward-thinking secondary school (11–16) in the Southampton area to recruit a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that has undergone significant positive transformation and is committed to delivering high-quality education within a supportive and inclusive environment.

About the School

This community-focused secondary school was most recently graded ‘Good’ across all key areas by Ofsted (October 2024), including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

Inspectors highlighted that:

Pupils are happy, feel safe, and benefit from supportive, compassionate relationships with staff.
The school has established high expectations for behaviour and commitment, leading to clear improvements in behaviour and attendance.
A broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum is carefully planned and sequenced across subjects.
Staff have strong subject knowledge and benefit from a collaborative culture with shared best practice.
The school’s ethos is underpinned by the values of Believe, Respect and Determination, which are embedded throughout daily life.
The school prides itself on being a values-led, inclusive community, where students are supported to become confident, respectful and successful individuals, prepared for life beyond education.

The Role

As a Science Teacher, you will:

Deliver engaging and high-quality Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
Inspire curiosity and a passion for learning across Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Contribute to an ambitious and well-structured curriculum, including opportunities such as triple science
Support the development of all learners, including SEND and disadvantaged students
Contribute to enrichment activities and the wider school community

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Holds QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
Has experience teaching Science at secondary level (ECTs welcome to apply)
Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for science education
Can create a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment
Is committed to high expectations and continuous improvement
Works well as part of a collaborative staff team

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to work in a ‘Good’ rated, improving and ambitious school
Supportive leadership focused on staff development and wellbeing
Access to a collaborative teaching culture and ongoing CPD
A strong behaviour framework and positive student relationships
A school committed to inclusion, student support and enrichment opportunities
Competitive salary in line with experience

Apply Today

If you’re an enthusiastic Science Teacher ready to make a real impact in a supportive and ambitious school, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today or contact Teaching Personnel Southampton for more information.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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