Science Teacher
Redborne Upper School and Community College, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
17 March 2026
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) Possible KS5 Leadership opportunity available for the right candidate.
Science Teacher job summary
SCIENCE TEACHER (KS3 - KS5)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: MPS / UPS depending on experience.
Due to an internal restructure, there may be a KS5 Leadership opportunity available for the right candidate - TLR2A (£3,526.00)
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Science teacher to join our team. We welcome teachers from a Biology, Chemistry or Physics background with the ability to teach KS5 preferred. Attached to the Science faculty is a working farm, offering a variety of courses. Teaching opportunities would be available in this area to any applicant expressing an interest in this unique alternative provision. The successful candidate will be well qualified, keen and enthusiastic and will join a team of dedicated teachers teaching at both GCSE and A Level.
If you have the ability to engage and enthuse our students with a love of Science with the drive and commitment required to be an exceptional teacher, then we would like to hear from you.
Applications from ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome.
About the Role
Excellence in Teaching: Model and ensure the delivery of high-quality, engaging lessons that challenge and support all students.
Pastoral and Academic Oversight: Track student progress diligently, implementing effective intervention strategies to maximise attainment. Contribute to a culture of high standard assessment and feedback.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from those who have:
A relevant degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or who are currently training and expect to achieve QTS this academic year.
A passion for Science and an understanding of requirements of the National Curriculum at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
The ability to teach Science at GCSE and A Level.
Exceptional organisational, and communication skills.
Ambition and a clear vision for the growth and success of the subject.
What We Offer
A welcoming, supportive and inspiring team environment
Outstanding professional development opportunities
The opportunity to be part of a school community that values every member of staff
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Eva Hobson eva.hobson@redborne.com 01525 404462
Apply now and take the next step in your education career journey!
Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026
We reserve the right to close the application process early.
Interview Date: TBA
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Redborne Upper School and Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1592 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Redborne Upper School and Community College website
Redborne Upper School provides a dynamic, friendly and vibrant environment where support, training and development for all staff is a priority. Our students and staff experience a supportive and caring atmosphere, along with high standards and expectations for success. Do you want to be part of a successful team of highly committed staff working towards excellence? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that Redborne does not accept applications from agencies or CV's.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.
Redborne is a successful school on a spacious and pleasant campus near the market town of Ampthill in Bedfordshire. We achieve excellent examination results with about three-quarters of students typically gaining Maths and English at grades 9 – 4. ‘A’ Level results are also very good with over half at ‘A*’, ‘A’ or ‘B’ grades and an overall pass rate of 99.9%. About 80% of the Sixth Form go on to university and each year a number of students get into Oxbridge. The school is well regarded, oversubscribed and situated in a very pleasant area of Central Bedfordshire, within easy reach of London. The campus includes a state-of-the-art 400 seat theatre and Sixth Form social area. In the next few years the school is likely to expand to 1,700 with 500+ in the sixth form. Redborne is also a National College Support School, a Leading Edge School and has Teaching School Status.
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