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Teacher of Science

Orleans Park School, Twickenham, TW1 3BB

This job expired on 19 September 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  19 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870 - £56,154

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join our largest and one of the school’s most successful departments. Students achieve highly and are incredibly enthusiastic about the field of science resulting in a significant number continuing to study at least one science subject at A-level. STEM subjects are an integral part of the curriculum and we are relentless in providing exciting STEM based learning opportunities in lessons and the wider curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

We take staff wellbeing seriously at Orleans Park School. Here are just some of the great benefits for all staff:

a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders

regular CPD sessions

Sixth Form in dedicated buildings and facilities

Employee Assistance Programme – supporting staff wellbeing

Workplace pension through Teachers Pension Scheme/Local Government Pension Scheme

Longer school holidays compared to LEA schools, with a two-week October half term

Free onsite gym

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Free annual flu immunisation

Protected PPA time (Teaching Staff)

situated on a 16-acre site close to the River Thames and the centre of Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The borough is home to the attractions of Richmond Park, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace and Twickenham Stadium.

easy access to central London and excellent transport links for bus, train, Underground and Overground services

close to the M3/M4/M25 with staff parking on site

staff travel card loans

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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

In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) the school will conduct online searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to interview. The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Orleans Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer interview.

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About Orleans Park School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1394 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orleans Park School website
• Email address: recruitment@orleanspark.school
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orleans-park-school

Orleans Park is an Outstanding School (Ofsted November 2023) with over 1,350 students, serving its local community in Twickenham. The dedicated staff work hard to ensure students are successful and leave as responsible citizens and confident individuals.

Please see more about working at Orleans Park on our website https://www.orleanspark.school/about-us/working-at-orleans

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