Teacher of Science

Barnwood Park School, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 3QU

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  25 April 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 April 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: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: ECT / Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject teaching qualification (QTS)
• This post is suitable for NQT’s
• Commitment to own self development
• Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 4
• Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject that seeks to promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning
• A flexible approach to the teaching of your subject that seeks to promote the learning opportunities of all students and to secure the highest possible levels of achievement
• Demonstrate a commitment to following the school’s principles of teaching, learning and assessment
• Good discipline / classroom management
• Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
• Commitment to high standards and expectations
• High levels of professional integrity
• Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for teaching your subject
• Detailed knowledge of current curriculum and pedagogical developments in the teaching of your subject and the wider curriculum
• Understanding of Exam Board specifications

What the school offers its staff

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Teacher of Science Recruitment Pack 2025-compressed.pdf - 404 KB (opens in new tab)

GLT Recruitment Brochure - Why you should work for GLT.pdf - 4.31 MB (opens in new tab)

About Barnwood Park School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: Up to 900 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barnwood Park School website
• Email address: mhird@barnwoodpark.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnwood-park-school-gloucester

Barnwood Park is an 11-16 school situated in the heart of Gloucester. Since June 2024, we have been on an ambitious journey of rapid recruitment, supported by the guidance of the Greenshaw Learning Trust. Officially joining the Trust on January 01, 2025, we are seeking passionate individuals to help s to continue transforming Barnwood Park into one of the highest-performing schools in the country.

At Barnwood Park, we believe there is no limit to what students can achieve under the right conditions. Our mission is to equip every child with the knowledge, skills and confidence to access opportunities at the very best universities, apprenticeships and professions. High standards are non-negotiable at Barnwood Park - whether in work ethic, behaviour or uniform. Step into our school and you'll find disruption-free classrooms, impeccable uniforms, polite and respectful students and warm, energetic teachers.

We celebrate and reward effort and achievement, fostering a sense of pride in our students' work, themselves and their school. Student voie is central to our ethos, empowering every individual to contribute to the vibrant life of the school and develop as responsible, confident members of the community.

Our dedicated staff are committed to inspiring and challenging students through high-quality teaching and learning. With a well balanced curriculum that maximizes opportunities for success, we ensure every child, regardless of their starting point or background, can thrive.

Our team is united by a shared drive to make Barnwood Park the very best it can be. Through teamwork, strategic focus, exceptional professional development and an unwavering committment to excellence, we have made tremendous progress on our improvement journey - and we are just getting started.

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