Science and Psychology Teacher

Wildern School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  6 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  25 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Science and Psychology Teacher job summary

Ignite a passion for Science and Psychology: join our dynamic Science department at Wildern School

Science and Psychology Teacher

January 2026 Start

Are you passionate about unlocking the wonders of Science - and intrigued by the inner workings of the mind? Join our thriving, forward-thinking Science Department at Wildern School and help spark curiosity and ambition in the next generation of scientists and psychologists.

We’re seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and dedicated Science Teacher, with the opportunity to also teach Psychology, to start in January 2026. Whether you're an experienced educator or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), if you're ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

Part-time hours and additional subject interests such as Animal Care may be considered.

Why Choose Wildern School?

• At Wildern, we’re more than just a school — we’re a community of passionate educators who care about academic excellence, character development, and creating unforgettable learning experiences.
• Rated "Good" by Ofsted (2024)
• Part of the supportive RAISE Education Trust
• Bespoke, well-resourced, and expertly planned curriculum
• A strong, positive school culture where staff wellbeing matters

What Makes Our Science (and Psychology) Department Special?

Science at Wildern is exciting, hands-on, and inclusive — designed to ignite a lifelong love of learning in all students. Psychology is an increasingly popular subject at Wildern, offering students the chance to explore behaviour, thought, and emotion within a rigorous academic framework.

• Collaborative Team: Over 15 specialist Science teachers with strong peer support and resource sharing.
• Outstanding Facilities: 15 fully equipped labs, your own teaching room, and modern ICT support.
• Skilled Support Team: Core Progress Assistant and 5 dedicated technicians.
• Diverse Teaching: Teach across all sciences and age groups, with Psychology and Animal Care options available.
• Structured Curriculum: A robust, well-sequenced 5-year plan based on AQA exam board.
• Enrichment Opportunities: Trips to Legoland, Kew Gardens, Belgium’s Euro Space Centre, and more!.
• Contribute to Development: Help shape our evolving curriculum and enrichment offer.
• Career Progression: Ongoing CPD, training, and leadership opportunities within the school and Trust.

Why Join the RAISE Education Trust?

• Competitive salary package.
• Exceptional CPD and career progression opportunities.
• Wellbeing perks: On-site Leisure Centre discount, Cycle-to-Work scheme, free parking
  Excellent transport links.
• Friendly, supportive, and social staff community.
• Enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Early Career Teachers Welcome!

We offer a bespoke, school-led ECT programme, with full support and mentorship tailored to help you thrive.

Ready to Ignite Curiosity and Inspire Young Minds?

If you're a Science teacher (with or without Psychology experience) who’s ready to make a real difference, apply now and join a vibrant team that truly loves what they do.

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Midday Monday 6th October 2025.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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

Wildern Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wildern School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1800 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wildern School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wildern-school

Wildern School is a popular, oversubscribed secondary school situated in the Southampton suburbs. We are a school with significant strength in the CPD of staff, developing our teachers for the next stage of their careers. All students and staff alike can take advantage of excellent facilities which include a lecture theatre, digital media suites, a recording studio, both PC and Mac Suites, community sports centre and access to a professional theatre.

We are part of the Wildern Academy Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School.

This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues joining us.

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