Part Time Science Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Fernwood School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2FTThis job expired on 27 June 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
22 September 2025
Closing date
27 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE)
Part Time Science Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary
We require an enthusiastic and committed teacher of Science for 2 days a week for a maternity cover. This post may be of interest to newly qualified teachers or experienced colleagues who wish to join a thriving and successful school.
Fernwood is a 11-16 School enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour. We offer a school with:
An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’
A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations
Staff and Governors that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve
An Ofsted outstanding judgement
A strong Progress 8 score
Access to 24 hours a day confidential employee assistance programme
Subsidised yoga classes
Cycle to work scheme
Leading Edge Status
The Science Faculty at the Fernwood School consists of 14 teaching staff and three technicians. The staff are specialists in their field of science, delivering high quality and innovative lessons to our students. The development of pedagogy at The Fernwood School is something we are deeply passionate about and the successful candidate would contribute to the schemes of learning with ideas, activities and resources.
The Science Faculty continues to enjoy success with outstanding KS4 results. Our students are taught in classes set broadly on ability for the most part, with mixed ability classes in years 7 and 8. The curriculum is designed through all 5 years to have a balance of the three science specialisms alongside key scientific skills (such as planning and data analysis) running throughout.
We require an enthusiastic, innovative and committed teacher of KS3 & KS4 Science. We are ideally seeking teachers who specialise in biology but are open to strong teachers from all specialisms. The successful candidate will be joining a talented, successful and supportive faculty, where teaching and learning is at the heart of our collaborative practice. The school has recently grown and now accommodates 1500 students across 2 key stages, the successful
candidate will play an integral part in ensuring high standards of practice are maintained for all children.
The Governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.
The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check along with other relevant employment checks. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview. Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants as part of due diligence checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Fernwood School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1432 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fernwood School website
School location
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