Teacher of Science

Church Stretton School, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6EX

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible, or January 2026 for candidates currently in post.

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 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: Part time: Variable 0.6 - 0.7 FTE
• Contract type: Fixed term - until August 2026
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join our strong and highly successful Science Faculty, known for its collaborative ethos and dedication to excellence. Our school achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.44 in 2024, the highest in Shropshire, with particularly strong outcomes in science. We invite applications from inspiring and enthusiastic science teachers, with all specialisms welcome.

What the school offers its staff

About TrustEd Schools

Church Stretton School is proud to be part of TrustEd Schools, a Shropshire multi academy trust consisting of five secondary schools and four primary schools. Being part of this family of schools gives us the benefit of strong collaboration and shared expertise, while allowing us to retain our own close-knit identity. As a school we are committed to raising aspirations so that every young person reaches their fullest potential. Just as importantly, we place great value on our staff: colleagues are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow, so that they can enjoy rewarding careers and make a lasting impact.

Why Church Stretton? A great school in a well-connected location

Situated in the beautiful South Shropshire hills area of outstanding natural beauty, we are much closer than many people realise. We are only nine miles from Shrewsbury and benefit from a direct rail link, a regular public service bus service, and a good road network that provides straightforward access across Shropshire and beyond.

What we offer

You will join a supportive team in a fully resourced department, with your own classroom. We are looking for someone who is passionate about science. Whoever you are, you will be encouraged and supported to innovate, and to contribute to the continuous improvement of our teaching, ensuring that every student can achieve their full potential. As a school, and as a member of the wider trust, we invest in professional development and grow the skills and talents of all staff so that they can become future leaders at every level. Early career teachers and experienced colleagues are equally welcome to apply.

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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Science Teacher PS .pdf - 90.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert - Science Autumn 25.pdf - 151 KB (opens in new tab)

Science teacher JD.pdf - 110 KB (opens in new tab)

About Church Stretton School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 538 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Church Stretton School website
• Email address: admin@csschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01694 722209
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/church-stretton-school-church-stretton

Church Stretton Secondary School, part of the Trust-Ed Schools Partnership

Arranging a visit to Church Stretton School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@csschool.co.uk.

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