12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027

  • Closing date

    30 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subjects

Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional practitioner and leader who shares our ambition for every young person to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will bring a combination of strong subject knowledge, effective leadership skills and a genuine passion for inspiring students through science.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in Science or a related subject.
  • Successful experience of teaching Science across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
  • A proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching and learning that secures excellent outcomes for students.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and external partners.
  • The ability to motivate, lead and develop a team, fostering collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence.
  • Experience of curriculum planning, assessment and monitoring student progress to drive continued improvement.
  • A commitment to professional development and the willingness to embrace innovation and new challenges.
  • Confidence in the use of technology to support teaching, learning and departmental development.

Beyond qualifications and experience, we are looking for someone who embodies the values of our school community. You will be flexible, reliable and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively while maintaining high standards. You will be committed to safeguarding, passionate about raising achievement, and dedicated to creating an engaging learning environment where students develop curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

As Subject Leader, you will be expected to provide strategic direction for the department, lead curriculum development, monitor and improve standards of teaching and learning, and inspire both students and colleagues through your enthusiasm for Science and STEAM education. You will join a successful, forward-thinking department and a supportive leadership team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who will embrace our ethos of "Be Ambitious. Be Respectful. Be Resilient. We Belong." and contribute fully to the life of our school community

What the school offers its staff

As a rural school, we offer the unique benefit of a peaceful and supportive working environment, combined with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional satisfaction. We recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and provide a range of wellbeing initiatives, including access to counselling and employee support services. Our staff are valued members of a close-knit community where collaboration, respect and mutual support are at the heart of everything we do.

In addition to a rewarding career in education, we offer practical benefits designed to support our employees, including on-site electric vehicle charging facilities and access to high-quality resources and training opportunities through our Multi-Academy Trust. As part of our team, you will be joining a school where every colleague is encouraged to thrive, contribute and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our students.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An online search will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks during the shortlisting process

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Mary Webb School and Science College

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
632 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Mary Webb School and Science College website
Email address
sarah.lamplugh@marywebbschool.com
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Mary Webb School and Science College is situated in a particularly beautiful location in the village of Pontesbury, just a few miles south of Shrewsbury. The site, surrounded by hills and woodland, provides an ideal setting for a school that aims to provide an educational experience firmly rooted in a modern rural context. We seek to open minds and widen horizons by ensuring that all our students are prepared for the challenges of life in the 21st century.
As a relatively small, community secondary school of over 700 students, staff and governors, we feel that the school has a number of distinctive features that makes it a little bit special. We aim to provide an environment in which each and every student can develop and flourish, and where the pursuit of excellence, in terms of personal development and academic achievement, is the aspiration of all. Relatively small class sizes ensures that every student receives personal attention.
The curriculum at Key Stage 4 is based around a core GCSE offer. We believe that this provides students with robust qualifications that support transition to post-16 education, training and employment. GCSE examination results at Mary Webb School and Science College have been good in recent years and are above national averages for attainment and progress across the curriculum.
Our most recent published results saw 65% of our students achieving GCSEs in both English and mathematics at grade 4 or above, with 43.8% achieving GCSEs in English and mathematics at grade 5 or above. The school’s Attainment 8 score was 47.9, which was higher than the Shropshire average for secondary schools, with our Progress 8 score being +0.08. Most importantly, all our students were able to go on to the destinations they planned to in September 2025.
To view our latest Ofsted report from May 2023 please visit our website.

Arranging a visit to Mary Webb School and Science College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.lamplugh@marywebbschool.com.

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