Second in Science Department

Cressex Community School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4QA

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  8 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Cressex Pay Range 1-9 (£31,650 - £49,084)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2.2 = £6,014 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you ready to play a key role in the further development of our thriving, multi-cultural secondary school? Our great students are at the heart of all we do. We have a successful Science department going from strength to strength.

We are looking for a creative and impactful colleague to:

• Model consistently outstanding teaching in Science
• Shared responsibility for managing the Science department
• Engage and motivate our students with stimulating Science lessons to achieve great results
• Prepare students for external assessments in Science
• Make a strong all-round contribution to the climate and ethos of the school

What the school offers its staff

Why Cressex?

• A supportive and dedicated community of staff and governors
• A family friendly school, making it easier for employees to balance work and life
• Teaching & Learning underpinned by the latest research
• A data-rich environment focused on raising standards for all
• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development
• A superb, state-of-the-art learning environment and well-resourced departments
• Staff gym onsite
• Friday afternoons reserved for staff planning, including working from home

Further details about the role

Please see candidate information for further details about the role

Commitment to safeguarding

Cressex Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches (including social media) will be carried out as part of due diligence checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Candidate information Second in Science 2-compressed.pdf - 8.29 MB (opens in new tab)

About Cressex Community School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 762 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cressex Community School website
• Email address: office@cressex.org
• Phone number: 01494 437729
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cressex-community-school

Cressex Community School is a popular and successful school on the western flanks of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. We take great pride in the quality of the education we offer, and in our strong team-working among students and staff. We are a "good" school with a number of outstanding features. Our mission is to provide an outstanding education for the young people here.

Arranging a visit to Cressex Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@cressex.org.

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