11 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    13 July 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    2 July 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Chemistry

Working pattern

Part time: 0.4 to 0.6 (FTE)

Contract type

Fixed term - Fixed term contract for two terms

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher to join a successful and thriving team to teach Chemistry in the outstanding Science department.

We welcome applications from early career teachers wishing to gain wide subject experience in their first post or more experienced teachers who are seeking the opportunity to develop their teaching skills.

What the school offers its staff

Devonport High School for Boys is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We also recognise, respect and value differences and understand that diversity is a strength.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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)

Additional documents

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

Teacher of Science Job Description.pdf - 224 KB (opens in new tab)
Science Department More Information.pdf - 215 KB (opens in new tab)

About Devonport High School for Boys

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1268 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Devonport High School for Boys website
Email address
mikaela.blows@dhsb.org
Phone number
01752208787
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Devonport High School for Boys is a happy and vibrant grammar school for boys aged 11-18.

Our vision, whatever your role in the school or personal ambition, is that ‘Everyone Succeeds’.

Arranging a visit to Devonport High School for Boys

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mikaela.blows@dhsb.org.

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