Teacher of Science
Cantell School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
15 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 32.50 hours per week Monday to Friday Part time will be considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069– £52,835 per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
- Teach Science across KS3 and KS4, including the delivery of GCSE specifications
- Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Science and model a passion for the discipline.
- Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.
- Contribute to curriculum development and the wider work of the Science Department.
- Maintain high expectations of behaviour, progress, and achievement.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support whole‑school priorities and enrichment opportunities.
- Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication, and classroom‑management skills.
- Support the Head of Department in the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of the Science curriculum
- Plan and deliver quality-first teaching, underpinned by adaptive teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners, including students with SEND
- Use assessment effectively to track and monitor student progress, adapting teaching in response to individual needs
- Champion Cantell School’s focus on EMPOWER skills.
- Work closely with the SEND team and support staff to ensure appropriate scaffolding, challenge and access for all students
- Organise and support trips, visits and workshops that build students’ scientific knowledge.
- Liaise effectively with parents, carers, support staff and external providers, including attending parents’ evenings
- Engage fully with the school’s CPD programme, including training related to SEND, adaptive teaching and inclusive practice
We wish to appoint someone who:
- Is a qualified teacher (or completing training) with the ability to teach Science
- Has knowledge of GCSE Science specifications
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusive practice and adaptive teaching
- Is reflective, collaborative and eager to develop their practice
- Is committed to raising aspirations and outcomes for all students, including those with SEND
- Brings energy, creativity and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school
What the school offers its staff
Cantell School is proud to be a heavily oversubscribed, inclusive comprehensive school with a student intake that reflects a wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community. Our fundamental mission is to provide an exceptional learning experience for every student so that they may lead a happy and successful life now and in the future.
In March 2024, we were judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Whilst we are honoured to receive such an accolade, we must be clear that this does not define us. What makes us stand out in the crowd is the strength of relationships between our diverse student and staff body. It is one of the reasons why Cantell is a great place for students to learn and staff to work!
We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Science Teacher to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will play a key role in fostering curiosity, developing scientific thinking, and encouraging students to achieve their full potential.
We will offer the successful applicant:
- A supportive environment for ECTs, with structured mentoring and development
- A strong commitment to professional learning and career progression
- A culture that values adaptive teaching, inclusion and collaboration
- Enthusiastic students with scientific curiosity
- A welcoming and supportive staff community
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Cantell School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our children in school. We believe that our students have a right to learn in a caring, supportive and safe environment; our staff are vigilant for signs of any student in distress and are confident about applying the processes to alleviate any problems or concerns.
We fully recognise our responsibilities for child protection. We have a Child Protection Policy that applies to all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to our school.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cantell School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1313 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Cantell School website
- Email address
- recruitment@cantell.co.uk
Cantell School has been on a journey of significant improvement over the last few years and we are proud to be known as a happy and successful school in Southampton, Hampshire and beyond. Our success is very much down to the hard work of our students, supported by a committed, passionate and dedicated staff team.
Arranging a visit to Cantell School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@cantell.co.uk.
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