Teacher of Science

The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (209)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Science

Possible TLR available for the right candidate

MPR/UPR

Applications from ECTs welcomed

Required January 2027

“The school is calm and orderly, with pupils following well‑established routines.”

“Staff enjoy working at the school. They feel supported by leaders to do their jobs to the best of their ability.”

(Ofsted2026)

We are an innovative school, highly regarded in the local community, and we are excited to invite passionate teachers to join our team. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our superb academic outcomes, which continue to soar, having achieved record-breaking results in recent years. Our exceptional culture and behaviour foster a positive learning environment, where mutual respect and high expectations enable every student to flourish. Click here to see what our staff have to say about us: LINK TO VIDEO

Science is a highly successful subject at The Wavell School. Results are well above the national average with over 80% of students gaining at least two standard passes in Science and with 30% of students studying three separate Sciences. The Science Faculty occupies seven modern laboratories with a preparation room, staff room and resources areas. The team is ably supported by highly experienced technicians. There is a very strong and supportive team spirit.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic classroom practitioner who:

• has excellent subject knowledge
• is resilient and resourceful
• sets a high standard and who inspires students to meet this
• makes learning exciting, leading to high levels of engagement and exam success
• thrives within a team and who enjoys collaborative working
• ideally can teach all Science subjects through to GCSE, although there can be some specialism at KS4 (all considered)

What the school offers its staff

We will provide:

• exceptional culture and behaviour
• a supportive and welcoming professional environment
• a relentless focus on staff wellbeing
• regular opportunities for continuing professional development including programmes into Leadership
• structured support for ECTs and trainees, to help you settle and thrive in your new career
• professional challenge, with professional development opportunities for potential leaders of the future
• Access to Health Assured

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

This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and service provider. This commitment is based on our belief in the broad principles of social justice and our aim is to provide services and employment on a fair and equitable basis.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description - Teacher of Science - SEPT2026.pdf - 255 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Wavell School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1042 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Wavell School website
• Email address: kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01252 341256
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-wavell-school

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Arranging a visit to The Wavell School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk.

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