Teacher of Science

Stradbroke High School, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5JN

31 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS1-UPS1 (£15,470 - £23,992 p/a actual)

Teacher of Science job summary

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust 

Tel:  01379 384837 

Email: k.millar@shs.set.education 

 

• Salary – M1 – UPS3, £15,470 - £23,992 actual pa 
• Temporary – maternity cover 
• Part Time 
• 0.47 FTE 

Stradbroke is an excellent community school with a real family feel. As consistently one of the highest performing schools in the region, Stradbroke combines high academic standards with high levels of pastoral care. We provide a wide ranging co-curricular programme and proudly fulfil SET’s vision of providing a world class education locally. We aim to be a centre of excellence for learning and teaching, where all students achieve the highest standards in their education, their personal development, their behaviour and conduct. Our latest Ofsted inspection in Nov 2023, was ungraded but reported we were “likely to be outstanding” on a graded inspection.  

THE ROLE 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but exceptional department. Year on year the Science results are in the top 10% nationally for both progress and attainment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across both KS3 & 4 to all ability levels using his/her skills, experience and best endeavours and in accordance with Teachers’ Standards. He/she will abide by the Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers at Stradbroke High School.  A contribution to the wider life of the school is an expectation of all staff, for example by supporting the extra-curricular activities within the Science Department. This role is suitable for new or experienced colleagues who wish to teach enthusiastic students, in a school that supports and appreciates its staff. 

If you would like to visit the school or would like an informal discussion, please contact Karen Millar, Headteacher on 01379 384837or - k.millar@shs.set.education.   

 

How to apply 

A job description and our recruitment information sheet are available from ‘Attachments’. 

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust website to apply via our online application form. 

 

Closing date:   18 May 2026 

Interview date:   21 May 2026 

 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

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 Stradbroke High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 339 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stradbroke High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stradbroke-high-school

Stradbroke is an excellent community school with a real family feel. As one of the highest performing schools in the region, Stradbroke combines high standards with high levels of care. We provide a wide-ranging enrichment programme and proudly fulfils SET’s vision of providing a world class education locally. We aim to be a centre of excellence for learning and teaching, where all students achieve the highest standards in their education, their personal development, their behaviour, and conduct. Our latest Ofsted inspection (Good, 2013 & 2018) recognised:
- the strong levels of continuous leadership,
- very good behaviour and attendance reflecting the school is a happy place,
- that students make good progress in lessons because teachers are knowledgeable and confident, and lessons proceed at a brisk pace.

Stradbroke High School is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET).

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