Teacher of science
King Charles I School, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1XA4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 1fte
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS or UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of science as part of our school science teaching team. Applications are welcome from all science specialisms.
The teacher of science will be accountable for: Planning and teaching lessons to the classes they are assigned to teach within the context of the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work. The successful candidate would teach science to key stage 3, 4 and potentially to key stage 5 and be expected to engage in extra-curricular activity as required.
Our successful candidate will have the following experience, skillset and qualifications:
- Commitment to improving student learning and raising achievement
- Enthusiasm to inspire in students a desire to learn and participate
- Honours Degree
- DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status
The post is full-time and permanent, to begin September 2026 and is suitable for both experienced and Early Career teachers. This role reports to the head of science.
What the school offers its staff
We recognise that successful people place value on the range of benefits associated with their careers. As your future employer we place value on these too, that is why we are proud to offer:
§ Access to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme
§ Automatic pay progression for those on our main, upper and support staff pay ranges
§ 7 training days calendared with a view to alleviate pressure at key times in the year, with a training day in December dedicated to marking mock exams
§ Access to a range of paid special leave provisions to help with life’s emergencies, unpredictable events and significant occasions.
§ Access to a bank of pre-planned teaching resources. You need to intellectually prepare for lessons rather than plan from scratch.
§ Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
§ Recommend a Friend Scheme available for some of our hard to fill roles
§ Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers for DSE users and flu vaccinations
§ Employee Assistance Programme
§ Access to shopping and lifestyle discounts
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Four Stones Gateway Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education we will undertake pre-employment checks on all shortlisted candidates. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with our children and young people and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About King Charles I School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1128 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Charles I School website
- Email address
- smoore@thefourstonesmat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01562 512880
King Charles I School is an excellent secondary school set within extensive grounds. Here at King Charles we are proud of our academic ethos and the character development of teamwork, leadership, resilience and challenge that comes from teaching an academic curriculum and holding students to our high expectations. The achievement of our students is paramount but we also know all our students as individuals. We are unapologetically ambitious for every student, no matter what their background, prior attainment, or needs. We take great pride in developing relationships between students, staff, and families, so that we can ensure that success is desirable, demanded and achievable.
We are part of Four Stones Gateway Trust, who believe our students deserve nothing less than the best. As a family of like-minded schools, we work collaboratively to provide mutual support, share best practice, and create a thriving, high-performing environment.
Our work is underpinned by our core values of: Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, and Integrity and a relentless focus on achieving our Trust Dividend to ensure opportunity and success for all by transforming lives through high quality education.
Arranging a visit to King Charles I School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email smoore@thefourstonesmat.co.uk.
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