Science Teacher
Wildern School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJDeadline is today
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
10 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 April 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual)
Science Teacher job summary
Ignite a passion for Science: join our dynamic Science department at Wildern School
Science Teacher
Are you a passionate, enthusiastic, and creative Science Teacher eager to inspire the next generation of scientists? Wildern School, a large and thriving secondary school in Hedge End, Southampton, and part of the RAISE Education Trust, is seeking a dedicated individual to join our dynamic and supportive Science Department. As a "Good" school (Ofsted 2024) with a strong, positive culture, we're excited to hear from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to make a real difference. Part-time hours and the possibility to teach other subjects like Psychology or Animal Care may be considered. Wildern is part of the RAISE Education Trust, where each school within the trust follows their own bespoke, resourced and skilfully planned curriculum.
Why choose Wildern?
At Wildern, we're more than just a school – we're a community. As part of the RAISE Education Trust, we foster a supportive and collaborative environment where every member of our team is valued. We're proud of our students' achievements and the broad range of experiences we offer to enrich their learning. Our recent Ofsted report highlights our commitment to providing a well-rounded education, emphasising both academic excellence and character development.
- “Pupils are prepared well for life beyond school”.
- “They achieve well across a range of academic and vocational subjects”.
- “The school sets high expectations for pupils’ academic learning. This is mirrored by an emphasis on developing character and resilience”.
- “The school provides a broad range of experiences to enhance pupils’ learning”.
- “Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit strongly from the opportunities the school provides”.
What makes our Science department special?
At Wildern, we believe in fostering a love of science and providing students with the tools they need to succeed. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlighted our commitment to high academic standards, character development, and a broad range of enriching experiences. As a Science Teacher at Wildern, you'll play a crucial role in shaping their futures. Learn more about our exciting Science program here.
- A collaborative and supportive team: Join a passionate and friendly team of over 15 Science teachers with diverse specialisations, all eager to share their knowledge and resources.
- Dedicated support staff: Benefit from the assistance of a dedicated Core Progress Assistant and a team of 5 skilled technicians, ensuring engaging and hands-on practical lessons for your students.
- Modern facilities: Teach in one of our 15 well-equipped science laboratories, providing you with your own dedicated classroom and fostering continuity with your classes and with access to great ICT facilities.
- Diverse teaching experience: Teach across all science disciplines, a range of year groups, and abilities, keeping your work stimulating and rewarding. We follow the AQA exam board for our 3-year KS4 program, offering both Separate and Combined Science pathways.
- Proven track record of success: Join a department with a history of excellent GCSE results.
- Comprehensive curriculum support: Benefit from a thoroughly planned and resourced curriculum across all year groups, building a coherent and robust "5-year journey" for our students.
- Excellent enrichment opportunities: Get involved in a wide range of exciting enrichment activities for students, including trips to Legoland, Kew Gardens, and even the Belgium Euro Space Centre!
- Professional growth: Contribute to our continually evolving curriculum and benefit from ongoing CPD opportunities through curriculum meetings, workshops, and whole-school training.
- Strong ECT Program: We offer a bespoke school-led ECT program. ECTs qualifying in summer 2025 are welcome to apply for a September 2025 start, with an excellent ECT package available.
Benefits of joining the RAISE Education Trust:
- Make a difference: Shape the futures of children in our community.
- Competitive salary: We offer a highly competitive salary package.
- Exceptional CPD: Invest in your future with our high-quality professional development program.
- Career progression: Explore numerous opportunities for career advancement within Wildern School or the Trust.
- On-Site leisure centre: Enjoy discounted staff membership at our modern on-site Leisure Centre.
- Cycle-to-work scheme: Take advantage of our tax-efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme.
- Free parking: Benefit from free and ample on-site parking.
- Excellent transport links: Enjoy convenient access to public transportation.
- Teachers' pension scheme: Secure your future with enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
- Supportive community: Be part of a welcoming, supportive, friendly, and sociable team.
Calling All ECTs!
We warmly welcome applications from experienced staff or ECTs, including those due to qualify in summer 2025 for a September 2025 start. We offer a bespoke school-led ECT programme, providing comprehensive support and guidance to help you thrive in your teaching career. Learn more about our program here. An excellent ECT package is available.
Ready to inspire?
If you're a passionate Science Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive and thriving school, we encourage you to apply! We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs. Join us at Wildern School and ignite a passion for science in our students.
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 10th March 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.
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 are not accepted.
About Wildern School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1869 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wildern School website
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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