Teacher of Science 0.6 FTE– Maternity Cover (Chemistry)

Stratford Upon Avon School, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9DH

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or February 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (794)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Chemistry, Science
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a creative Science Teacher who will help shape the future curriculum and deliver high quality daily experiences for our students.

The post would be particularly suitable for a well-qualified Science Teacher who is able to teach across the 11-18 age range. The post would be suitable to both experienced and newly qualified Science teachers of all science disciplines. A specialism in Chemistry would be particularly advantageous.

We support flexible working and would consider full and part time applications.

What the school offers its staff

This is a great opportunity to teach Science in Shakespeare’s town. We:

• have had a very positive inspection by Ofsted under the new framework (see our website for details)
• are a genuinely inclusive school. People matter; everybody matters. We live and breathe by our values
• have strong leadership at all levels. This is a deliberate way of working and the school ‘is well led by many’
• have a really strong pastoral system and structures, resulting in high levels of behaviour and buy-in from our students and parents
• Have just completed the expansion of our site due to our increasing popularity and increased admissions applications. This has enhanced our already excellent working environment/facilities and provides additional opportunities for your future development
• have a talented, supportive staff who share and uphold the school’s values. They are committed to improving the school further and creating the best possible experiences for our students
• are part of a very special local community. Stratford upon Avon is a wonderful place to work.

There has never been a better time to work at Stratford upon Avon School. This is no ordinary school. There are many excellent schools around, but they all have a very different feel. We are a lovely school with a genuine ‘feel good factor’ throughout. Our mission is summed up by 3 words, Engage, Enthuse & Inspire, which underpin what we’re all about.

Flexible working opportunities

We support flexible working and would consider full and part time applications.

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

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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Additional documents

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About Stratford Upon Avon School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1935 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Stratford Upon Avon School website
• Email address: recruitment@stratfordschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stratford-upon-avon-school

This is no ordinary school. There are many excellent schools around, but they all have a very different feel. We are a lovely school with a genuine ‘feel good factor’ throughout. Our mission is summed up by 3 words, Engage, Enthuse & Inspire, which underpin what we’re all about. As a result, visitors are invariably struck by the energy/enthusiasm of our staff & the excellent relationships evident with students. There has never been a better time to work at Stratford upon Avon School.

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