Teacher of Science

Bassingbourn Village College, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NJ

37 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 November 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, part time: Full-time (32.5h per week), Monday to Friday Part-time hours may be considered.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale to UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Degree in Science or related subject
• QTS
• Awareness of pedagogical approach to mixed-ability teaching.
• Evidence of teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics at KS3 and KS4 level.
• Expertise in the teaching of the relevant subject including evidence of excellence in own work as a practitioner.
• Experience maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Evidence of strategies successfully used to manage challenging behaviour.
• Demonstrable impact on student achievement and progress.
• Experience using data to inform teaching and improve outcomes.
  

What the school offers its staff

• Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS or Teachers’ Pension Scheme depending on the role)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres
• 20 percent discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
• Professional Development Scheme Policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specsavers VDU Vouchers
• Boots Flu Vouchers
• Perk box – access a range of discounts in-store and online at nationwide shops.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and staff in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a barred list check. Certificates of Good Conduct and other checks may be requested if applicable. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service. This will include details of ALL cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, whether “spent” or “unspent”. Criminal convictions will only be considered when they are relevant to the post.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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Teacher of Science BASS Candidate Pack November 2025.pdf - 4.19 MB (opens in new tab)

About Bassingbourn Village College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 658 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bassingbourn Village College website
• Email address: hrhub1@anglianlearning.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bassingbourn-village-college

Secondary school, years 7-11

Arranging a visit to Bassingbourn Village College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrhub1@anglianlearning.org.

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