Teacher of Science
Baxter College, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5PQ4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
9 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 June 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Science, Physics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teachers’ Main Scale
Teacher of Science job summary
Teacher of Science
Teachers’ Main Scale
Starting in September 2025 (Christmas start would be considered)
Full time, Permanent post
Science at Baxter College has a rich and varied curriculum that allows the development of critical thinking and the opportunity to explore the world around us. The subject is centred around encouraging intrinsic curiosity and answering questions about natural phenomena that the students experience in daily life.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Science, who can inspire an attitude of discovery and encourage students to integrate subjects and ideas to become innovators in their field. The successful candidate will share our values, be passionate about their subject and inspire all students to share their enthusiasm for Science.
The post will involve working with the Head of Science to ensure that students make progress through quality first teaching. The post holder will have the ability to demonstrate their commitment to their subject and how they can support the trust in fostering collaboration ensuring the continual improvement of the quality of students' learning is at the top of the Trusts agenda. The ability to teach Science at KS3, KS4 & KS5 level is desirable, the ability to teach A Level Physics would be preferable.
The post holder will demonstrate their commitment to their subject and how they can support the trust in fostering collaboration and staff subject development. They will play a key role in ensuring that the continual improvement of the quality of student's learning is at the top of the business agenda and will be responsible for developing the department to ensure its long-term success and sustainability
Baxter College is continuing to grow, which brings an exciting opportunity for a driven, ambitious and motivational person to join our school and trust.
Baxter College is a thriving, inclusive secondary school, providing an equitable education experience to the young people of Wyre Forest. The education we provide at Baxter College is built on six values that provide the nurturing conditions for young people to flourish into successful futures.
At Baxter College, our values are essential to creating a positive and productive learning environment. We strive to instill these values in our students through our everyday conduct, both in and out of the classroom.
● Brilliance: We believe that all students have the potential to be brilliant, and we strive to provide them with the opportunities and support they need to succeed.
● Accountability: We believe that students are responsible for their own learning, and we expect them to take ownership of their work and be accountable for their actions.
● EXcellence: We believe that students should strive for excellence in everything they do, and we encourage them to challenge themselves and never give up.
● Trust: We believe that trust is essential for a positive learning environment, and we trust our students to do their best and behave in a responsible manner.
● Engagement: We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in their learning, and we create a variety of opportunities for students to be actively involved in their education.
● Routine: We believe that routines help students feel organised and in control, and we encourage students to develop and follow routines.
Joining our school community will suit those with:
● A shared commitment to our values and to forming positive working relationships with our community
● Experience of excellent and inspirational teaching from Key Stage 3 up to Key Stage 5
● Commitment to their professional development and a culture of open professional dialogue
● Passion for combating social disadvantage and generating social capital
● Enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessment.
For further details of the post, please refer to the job description and person specification available.
Other benefits include:
● Generous Occupational Pension
● Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support
● Free confidential employee helpline 24/7
● Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy
● Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance.
The Baxter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please submit application forms via eteach.
Closing date for applications: 9am, 9th June 2025 with interviews being held shortly after.
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 are not accepted.
About Baxter College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 806 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Baxter College website
Baxter College is a genuine learning community that has seen consistent improvement over the last 3 years. It has an experienced and supportive staff team and a commitment to improving the wellbeing of the team, guided by our influential staff council. We want all voices to have an active role in our improvement journey. If you are interested please come and meet us, you will enjoy being here.
The post holder will demonstrate their commitment to their subject and how they can support the trust in fostering collaboration and staff subject development. They will play a key role in ensuring that the continual improvement of the quality of student's learning is at the top of the business agenda and will be responsible for developing the department to ensure its long-term success and sustainability.
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