Teacher of Science
Cams Hill School, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8AH22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
13 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 November 2024
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Science job summary
Teacher of Science
Cams Hill School Main Pay Range
£31,650 - £43,607 FTE
Full time
Start date: 01 September 2025
Position suitable for ECTs qualifying in Summer 2025
The Role
We are excited to offer the opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our dynamic Science department. The successful candidate will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, engaging pupils in the fascinating world of scientific inquiry, helping them develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of the world around them through the lens of scientific discovery. Applications are welcomed from both Qualified Teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are due to qualify in Summer 2025.
ECTs will benefit from a tailored support package, which includes mentoring and professional development opportunities to help you refine your teaching practice.
The successful candidate will have the chance to inspire the next generation of scientists and receive the guidance and resources needed to support this.
Key Responsibilities
Enact the carefully sequenced Science curriculum by planning and delivering purposeful and effective lessons, skillfully adapted for the pupils in each class.
Foster a love of scientific inquiry, encouraging pupils to explore scientific concepts, ask questions, and apply their knowledge in practical and real-world contexts.
Develop pupils' practical science skills through engaging hands-on experiments and investigations that balance theory with application.
Assess, monitor and track pupil progress, providing constructive feedback to support individual learning and development.
Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, ensuring all pupils feel valued and empowered to succeed.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop and enhance Science teaching practices, share resources, and ensure consistent delivery across Key Stages.
Contribute to the wider school community, supporting extracurricular opportunities such as science clubs, STEM initiatives, or other enrichment activities.
Stay up-to-date with developments in Science education and bring innovative ideas to the curriculum and the rest of the team.
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field).
A passion for teaching Science at the secondary school level, with an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage pupils.
A commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to the wider school community.
What We Offer
Opportunities to innovate and shape the future of Science education at Cams Hill School.
Access to high-quality resources and facilities.
The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people.
A tailored induction programme which offers guidance, mentoring, and professional development to help you excel in your teaching career.
A positive and inclusive school culture, embodying courtesy, courage, and commitment and fostering a positive atmosphere where staff and pupils work together for mutual success.
Evidence-informed teaching practices which maximise pupil learning and manage teacher workload, complemented by a continuous professional learning programme.
An investment in your career development, offering pathways to deepen subject expertise and explore leadership roles.
Applications are welcomed at your earliest convenience; immediate interviews may be arranged.
If you would like to be part of a school which develops pupils to be positive contributors to society, and which values its staff, we would very much like to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.
Commitment to safeguarding
All posts are subject to the terms and conditions laid down in the Cams Hill School Pay Policy, and the successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other pre-employment checks. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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 Cams Hill School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1253 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Cams Hill School website (opens in new tab)
Cams Hill is a popular and over-subscribed school which provides high quality teaching and learning opportunities along with a deep and embedded strong academic culture. It is a special place to learn and work; at Cams Hill, it is definitely the people that make the place.
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