Teacher of Science

Testbourne Community School, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7JF

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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

Testbourne Community School: where culture and ethos matter

Are you a passionate educator who believes in the power of relationships, high expectations, and a calm, purposeful atmosphere? At Testbourne Community School, we don’t just teach – we shape futures. Our culture is built on a legacy of over 100 years of education, rooted in kindness, respect, honesty, integrity, ambition, and leadership.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud to be a school where:

• Learning is our top priority – when we make any decision we always ask “How does this help our students to learn more effectively?”
• Students are supported to become independent, resilient and responsible young people prepared for their future.
• Recognition is meaningful: we celebrate effort, character and contribution, not with material rewards but with genuine appreciation to build intrinsic motivation.
• Staff are valued and supported with intelligent accountability, professional trust and a culture of openness, transparency and compassion.

Why work with us at Testbourne Community School?

- Comprehensive induction and CPD: from day one, you’ll receive a thorough induction and access to a rich programme of professional development with time provided for you to process, discuss and learn new ideas.

- Workload consideration: we actively manage workload and seek staff feedback to make meaningful adjustments. Your time is respected. We use published research to determine the most effective use of staff time.

- Family-friendly and flexible: we understand that life happens. Our leaders are compassionate and empathic, supporting staff through personal and professional challenges.

- Career development: opportunities to grow, lead, and innovate are built into our culture. Staff are encouraged to take on new roles and responsibilities.

- A supportive team: you’ll join a collaborative, friendly, and dedicated team. Staff describe Testbourne as a place where “everyone is in it together.”

- Strong Leadership: our senior leaders are visible, approachable, and lead by example – sharing duties and supporting staff every step of the way.

- A school that lives its values: we don’t just talk about culture – we live it. From trauma-informed practice to recognition, our ethos is embedded in everything we do.

- Beautiful Location: located in the charming town of Whitchurch, Hampshire, surrounded by countryside and landmarks like Watership Down, the River Test and the Whitchurch Silk Mill.

Find out more by visiting: Working with Us - Testbourne Community School

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

Testbourne Community School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects 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 Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Science Teacher Job Description MPR.pdf - 365 KB (opens in new tab)

TCS Working With Us.pdf - 6.11 MB (opens in new tab)

Science role profile.pdf - 262 KB (opens in new tab)

About Testbourne Community School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 940 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Testbourne Community School website
• Email address: recruitment@testbourne.school
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/testbourne-community-school

Arranging a visit to Testbourne Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@testbourne.school.

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