14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    12 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    28 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

MPR/UPR

Teacher of Science job summary

Teacher of Science

Breckland School

Contract: Permanent, Part-time (0.8 FTE)

Salary: MPR/UPR

Start date: ASAP

 

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher of Science who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our students.

We are looking for a highly effective colleague who works hard, has high standards and a real enthusiasm for teaching all aspects of Science.

The successful candidate will teach all three sciences at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 as well as Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4 maths.

You will be joining Breckland School to be directly part of the Science department, and joining at an exciting time as science continues to grow and move from strength to strength each year, becoming ever better within the trust and leading on the most up-to date informed pedagogy. The department as a whole is a very strong and experienced department, who are a thriving subject at Breckland School, being amongst one of the highest achieving in the school.

As a teacher, you need to have the passion and commitment for your subject and be able to inspire our students to achieve their ambitions.  You will have the opportunity to work with like-minded teachers within the faculty, and we offer excellent CPD opportunities, something we value highly. Therefore, if you want to work in a supportive, progressive department, where you have the opportunity to teach your subject and develop further as a teacher, we would like to hear from you.

Breckland School is a good and continuously improving school, which is well regarded by the local community with whom it works closely. 

For an informal chat please contact Mr. James Chapman, Headteacher on 01842 819501 or by email to jchapman@brecklandschool.co.uk

Breckland School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. 

Closing Date: 09:00am, Monday 12th October 2026 

Interviews: w/c 12th October 2026

*NB: Our recruitment is managed via the Unity Schools Partnership recruitment portal

 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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.

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About Breckland School

Organisation type
Free School, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
615 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Website
Breckland School website
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11-16 Secondary School in Brandon, West Suffolk.
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