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Teacher of Science

West Park School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7BT

21 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 April 2026

• Latest start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 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: Monday to Friday, term time.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to UP3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to find a motivated, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher for the Science Department to join our dedicated team. The Science Department at West Park School consists of a fantastic team of teachers and support staff, all of whom are committed to providing the very best opportunities for all pupils. We aim to foster a love of science and a sense of wonder at the world around us, through engaging and innovative lessons and feedback. We want all pupils to be proficient across the sciences and to develop enquiry skills that will stay with them for life.

The successful candidate will relish working as part of a team but also be keen to enhance their own pedagogical skills and practice independently. We are open to applications from all science specialisms, but do expect all members of the department to be comfortable in teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics to GCSE level.

What the school offers its staff

-Would you like to work in a single academy trust that has the autonomy to make the best decisions for their staff and pupils?

-Would you be inspired by working in a school where you are trusted as a professional and have the space to deliver creative and inspiring lessons?

-Would you flourish in a school that uses funding streams to benefit learning and to encourage modern and innovative approaches to learning, including virtual reality?

-Would you enjoy being part of a big school family that is at the centre of its community and supports stakeholders with its own eco-shop, community events and parent workshops?

-Would you thrive with the support of a unique well-being offer with an annual gift of time day, creative approaches to staff development, imaginative CPD opportunities and staff support services on site?

-Could you be the newest addition to a well-established staff team contributing to our calm and purposeful environment which allows staff to teach and support and pupils to flourish and achieve?

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About West Park School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1463 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Park School website
• Email address: charlotte.hawksley@westpark.derby.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-park-school

West Park is an 11 – 16 school based in Spondon with 1450 pupils currently on roll. The school prides itself on exceptional pupil achievement, dynamic teaching and learning and excellent behaviour and engagement.

We have a committed and talented staff team who work cohesively to get the best for all of our pupils. The pupils themselves are focussed, polite, positive and determined to take full advantage of the range of opportunities provided to them.

❖Would you like to work in a single academy trust that has the autonomy to make the best decisions for their staff and pupils?
❖ Would you be inspired by working in a school where you are trusted as a professional and have the space to deliver creative and inspiring lessons?
❖ Would you flourish in a school that uses funding streams to benefit learning and to encourage modern and innovative approaches to learning, including virtual reality?

Arranging a visit to West Park School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email charlotte.hawksley@westpark.derby.sch.uk.

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