Science teacher
The Westgate School, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AZ33 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 December 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key attributes:
- To be passionate about enabling all pupils to make good progress in Science;
- To be able to support the Subject and Faculty Leader in reviewing and updating the curriculum and assessment practices;
- To contribute to the development of new initiatives and pedagogies which will continue to improve the teaching and learning in Science;
- To have a strong commitment to supporting all children and young people in learning to read, and reading to learn;
- To actively participate in our culture of learning from each other and sharing good practice;
- To promote Science by celebrating pupils’ success and organising enrichment activities.
What the school offers its staff
We will provide you with:
- The opportunity for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment;
- The opportunity to work in a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities;
- The support of experienced and highly motivated colleagues across all Key Stages;
- A friendly, welcoming school community;
- Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price;
- Free on-site parking;
- Free use of health and fitness facilities;
- Preferential admission to The Westgate School for employees' children after 2 years of employment.
Further information about the job
The ability to also teach maths would be advantageous but not essential. Please indicate on the application form if this is applicable.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with KCSiE recommendations.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About The Westgate School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1627 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Westgate School website
- Email address
- j.thomas@westgate.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01962 854757
The Westgate School is a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities in Hampshire's county capital, Winchester.
"The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community, where pupils are
encouraged to aim for excellence" OFSTED report, 2022.
At The Westgate School we provide opportunities for our colleagues for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment. Our values and ethos are based on the fundamental belief that we are a community of learners - adults and pupils alike - in which every individual should be enabled to enjoy learning, develop as a happy and healthy individual who is able to make a unique and positive contribution to society: learning together, achieving excellence.
Arranging a visit to The Westgate School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.thomas@westgate.hants.sch.uk.
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