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Part-time Teacher of Science - Maternity Cover

Altwood Church of England School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4PU

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  31 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
• Working pattern: Part time: 6.5 hours per day workding Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 8 weeks - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main payscale to Upper payscales

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a temporary, part time teacher of Science (Physics preferred but not essential) for an 8 week period from September 1st2025 to October 23rd 2025.

This will be working on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week.

The position may interest a recent retiree or someone looking to move back into teaching.

What the school offers its staff

We have an experienced and stable Science Department anda colleague returning from maternity leave after the October Half Term so are looking to provide a strong start to the academic year for those teaching groups.

Altwood Church of England School is a Good (Ofsted 2023 and 2017) school. We take pride in our learning community where our Gospel values underpin our drive for continuing success.

The school is situated in an extremely pleasant location 30 minutes from central London by train and well served by local road, rail and other transport links. Subsidised accommodation on the school site is offered subject to availability.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Altwood Church of England School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of our students. Our processes, policies and systems operate with the best interests of children at their core.
As a school we are committed to ensuring that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place, and are constantly reviewed, to support students, families and staff.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Maternity Cover Advert for Science.docx - 1.97 MB (opens in new tab)

About Altwood Church of England School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 740 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Altwood Church of England School website
• Email address: nwalker@altwoodschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01628 622236
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/altwood-cofe-secondary-school-maidenhead

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Arranging a visit to Altwood Church of England School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nwalker@altwoodschool.co.uk.

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