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Science Teacher
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, Sompting, West Sussex, BN15 9QZ15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 June 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50 hours pw
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1-U3
What skills and experience we're looking for
- demonstrate the skills of a good teacher
- be able to interest, encourage and engage students
- provide appropriate levels of challenge so that all students make good progress
- use methods and resources that enable all students to learn effectively
- use assessment information effectively to plan the next steps in students learning
- make effective use of their time
- secure consistently high standards of behaviour from students
- be able to demonstrate a proven track record of recent and successful class teaching in mixed ability classes of students aged 11-18 (or of successful completion of initial teacher training if applying as an ECT).
What the school offers its staff
At SRWA, our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with wellbeing support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training and CPD programmes delivered at every level up to senior leadership.
SRWA teaching staff benefit from the following:-
- a collaborative approach and strong collegial relationships;
- the opportunity to join and/or benefit from Action Research Groups;
- proven student progress;
- excellent student behaviour;
- an extensive CPD programme tailored to skills and experience;
- strong links with Brighton and Sussex Universities;
- an established STEM group including work with RICARDO Engineering, a world leading company supporting Mathematics at SRWA;
- dedicated staff wellbeing space and 1-1 mental health booster sessions available;
- free use of the Academy’s fitness suite;
- free on site car parking and easy access to local public transport;
- cycle to work scheme.
- free flu vaccinations.
Further details about the role
About the Science Department
The Science department has maintained a strong trend of positive results in recent years, with students performing at or above the national average. We have been recognised by STEM Ambassadors UK for our commitment to enhancing STEM education and providing exceptional opportunities for students.
Science Projects & Achievements
Our department leads on a number of authentic, student-led research projects, including collaborations with the Institute for Research in Schools (IRIS). Recent projects include:
- Decoding the genome of the human whipworm in partnership with the Sanger Institute, Cambridge.
- Working with the Design Technology team to build and race a Greenpower electric car at Goodwood.
- Completing the Gold CREST Award through a STEM partnership with Ricardo Engineering.
- Participating in the DNA Origami project with the Bragg Centre for Materials Science, where students created novel DNA structures in our labs.
We also offer a wide range of enrichment activities, including science clubs, STEM trips, visits, and further CREST Award opportunities.
Science Curriculum Innovation
We are currently developing a brand-new Key Stage 3 Science curriculum based on Wicked Problem-Based Learning (WPBL). This innovative approach contextualises the National Curriculum through project-based learning focused on critical thinking, problem-solving, and building science capital.
At Key Stage 4, we are refining our curriculum using a mastery model supported by Ark Curriculum Plus.
At Key Stage 5, we are continuing to develop the curriculum through links with Hurst College, and invest in University level practical resources.
In addition, Science has recently been selected to pilot the Sparx Science platform from September 2025, building on its successful use in Maths.
Science Facilities & Resources
Our Academy is purpose-built with outstanding facilities. The Science department is located in a state-of-the-art building, where many classrooms feature Ceiling Mounted Science Services that enable flexible, practical learning. We invest annually in new resources, most recently acquiring an Edvotek Edge electrophoresis system.
Student Progression in Science
Our Science department is fully staffed with subject specialists teaching across all key stages. Our sixth form continues to grow across all three sciences, with many students progressing to STEM degrees at leading Russell Group universities, including Cambridge. Degree choices have included marine biology, biochemistry, veterinary sciences, astronomy, medicine, and more.
Commitment to safeguarding
Woodard Academies Trust and The Sir Robert Woodard Academy are wholly committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory safeguarding and vetting checks, carried out in line with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education regulations. These include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including Barred List), references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
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About The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1376 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Sir Robert Woodard Academy website
- Email address
- personnel@srwa.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01903767434
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, an Ofsted ‘good’ rated academy and part of the Woodard family of schools, is a dynamic and popular 11–18 academy located between Worthing and Brighton, serving the students of Lancing, Sompting and Shoreham.
Our aim is that every student is known and nurtured and is provided with teaching and learning experiences enabling them to fulfil their potential. We believe that students succeed when the environment is caring and orderly, with teaching that fires the imagination and brings learning to life.
Arranging a visit to The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@srwa.co.uk.
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