Teacher of Science

Brighton Hill Community School, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4HS

27 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  4 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  MPR/UPR

Teacher of Science job summary

TEACHER OF SCIENCE

As a demonstrably successful Science Team, we are seeking an innovative, effective, and inspirational Teacher of Science to join us from January 2027, with the possibility of an earlier start during the academic year if available.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving department committed to excellence in science education. A recruitment allowance may be considered for an appropriately experienced candidate who brings the right skills and attributes to the role.

Brighton Hill Community School has been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in our last inspection. We are an 11-16 Community School with over 1200 students. You will teach across Biology, Chemistry & Physics at both KS3 & 4, as well as a range of abilities to make a significant positive contribution to the vision of the school.

The successful candidate will be:

• An excellent classroom practitioner in the sciences

• Committed to achieving the very best outcomes for our students and our journey to being an outstanding school

• Able to create a stimulating learning environment to promote exceptional progress and high engagement

• Passionate about teaching and learning and your own professional development

• Able to make a significant contribution to the development of the Science Faculty and wider school life.

Why apply to work at Brighton Hill Community School?

• High quality support from the Senior Leadership Team and the Science faculty which has a track record of excellent GCSE results

• “Leaders and governors constantly focus on their vision of ‘making success inevitable’”. (Ofsted 2022)

• “Lessons are calm and focused. When asking pupils about this, one simply explained, ‘It’s how we do it here.’” (Ofsted 2022)

• The opportunity to innovate and develop your professional skills through a comprehensive and innovative professional development programme which seeks to develop all staff

• The chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for our students, who “are eager to explain why they believe that Brighton Hill is such a special school.” (Ofsted 2022)

• A clear vision for Teaching and Learning which embraces current research and creative practice

If you are an enthusiastic teacher with the desire to make a real difference for our students, we would like to hear from you. We welcome applications from talented ECTs who will benefit from high-quality induction support.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Brighton Hill Community School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1284 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Brighton Hill Community School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brighton-hill-community-school-basingstoke

Brighton Hill Community School, a vibrant and inclusive secondary school located in the heart of Basingstoke, Hampshire. Our school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential, and that leads to making success inevitable. We believe our school cornerstones of Commitment, Collaboration, Courage and Kindness are integral to this.

At Brighton Hill, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in both academic and extracurricular activities. Our curriculum is designed to inspire a love for learning and to equip students with the skills they need to succeed in an ever-changing world. We emphasize the importance of values, well-being, and personal development, ensuring that our students grow into well-rounded, responsible, and empowered individuals. We are proud that our students achieve progress above the national average.

Our school is known for its strong sense of community and the #YellowArmy spirit, where students, staff, and parents work together to create a positive and nurturing environment. We are proud to be a Training School, supporting the next generation of teachers.

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