Teacher of Science

Overview

Teacher of Science – Full Time Permanent

M1 – UPS3 £ 32,916 - £51,048pa

Codsall Community High School

Closing Date – 9am Monday 23rd February 2026

We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational teacher of science to join our school in September 2026 or sooner. We prioritise high quality teaching and learning and provide regular CPD. The successful candidate will be passionate about improving as a teacher this year compared with last year. You may be an ECT starting your career or an experienced teacher seeking a successful school in a wonderful community.

The ability to teach GCSE Combined Science is essential. The ability to teach GCSE Triple Science and A-Level Science within at least one discipline would be advantageous. The post would suit an exceptional, enthusiastic teacher taking the first step in their career or an experienced teacher with the skills to help the department progress toward outstanding status.

To arrange an informal discussion about the post or visit to the school please contact Miss Williams, on  Completed application forms with a letter of application should be sent to Mrs Straw at  The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 23rd February at 9am.

"This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment". This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting

What the school offers its staff

Our Beliefs – Culture and Benefits

• Our goal is to strip away the unnecessary and focus on the important stuff – making our schools the best possible environments for our young people.
• No expectation that arriving early or staying late is the only way of showing you’re working hard; staff should work in a way that suits them and allows time for themselves and their loved ones.
• No lesson observation gradings, no showcase lessons, no tick sheet approach – we focus on a culture of typicality and a positive, inclusive culture of support and challenge.
• No expectations to answer emails out of school hours.
• Open door senior leadership across the organisation – no issue is too small to discuss.
• A strong focus on mental health and wellbeing – resources and signposting for staff in need of support.
• In-house leadership development programmes and access to NPQ courses.
• SSLPS Star of the Term – headteachers and SLT nominate staff; winner receives a £50 voucher.
• Every member of staff in each school is entitled to 2 x wellbeing half days.

Our Beliefs - Workload

• No need or expectation to write or rewrite lesson plans in a particular format.
• Assessment and marking policy to reduce workload by moving from a “marking” culture to an effective assessment culture.
• Aim to have no more than one cover lesson per half term, less if possible.
• Data will never be asked for twice in different contexts.
• A maximum of 3 data collection points per year group.
• If a new policy or practice is introduced we will strive to remove something old and review annually.
• Consultation on key policies which include workload assessments.

Further details about the role

Codsall Community High School:
Teacher Job Description

Teacher of Science

Purpose

• To deliver a high quality of education.
• To secure high levels of progress and enjoyment.

Reporting to

Head of Science

Liaising with

• Teachers, non-teaching staff and parents.

School policies and planning

• To implement all relevant partnership and school policies.
• To contribute to the Team Improvement Plan for Science and its implementation.
• To contribute to the implementation of the School Development Plan.

Curriculum planning

• To produce high quality lesson plans with supporting resources for own classes.
• To share planning and resources with other colleagues.

Assessment

• To share model answers with students so they can assess their own work and that of peers.
• To provide students with feedback to their milestone assessments so they know how to improve.
• To maintain appropriate paper-based and electronic records on SIMS.
• To track student progress and use information to inform teaching and…