Teacher of Science

Wallingford School, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8HH

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Science job summary

TEACHER OF SCIENCE

Contract Type: Full-time / Mat Leave Cover

Required for: January 2027

Closing Date for applications: 9am, Friday 9th October 2026

Interview Date: w/b 12th October 2026

Wallingford School is an oversubscribed, successful 11-18 school with enthusiastic students, supportive staff and excellent facilities. We are among the most successful schools in the country for progress in English and Maths. In 2026, 73% of our students achieved at least a Grade 4 in English at GCSE and 73% achieved at least a Grade 4 in Maths at GCSE; 62% achieved at least a Grade 5 in English and 54% achieved at least a Grade 5 in Maths. 24% achieved 5 or more Grade 7s or above. At A Level, 38% of entries were A*-A and 68% of entries were A*-B.

This is a very happy and supportive environment, with great relationships throughout the school. It is an ideal starting point for ECTs. We place an especially high value on the development of colleagues and have an extensive professional development programme. There are many opportunities for teachers to work collaboratively across the school. Within departments, and across the school as a whole, there are often opportunities to take on roles of responsibility. The successful applicant should expect to be very well supported in their professional development.

The Science department at Wallingford is one of the most talented and dedicated teams you will find anywhere. The department is well supported by a team of committed technicians. Science has a record of significant success at all key stages. In KS4 Science, our students consistently make progress that is significantly above the national average. In 2026, 71% achieved at least two grade 4s in GCSE Double Award Science and GCSE Triple Science grades at 7+ were 57% in Biology, 60% in Chemistry and 68% in Physics. KS5 performance continues to be very strong, with those students studying A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics regularly making excellent progress. In 2026, A Level grades at least B and above were 61% in Biology, 80% in Chemistry and 92% in Physics. We also have a popular and successful vocational pathway in BTEC Applied Science. In 2026, 62% of students gained a Distinction or Distinction* in this qualification.

Wallingford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to the usual child protection vetting processes along with other relevant employment checks.

Please see attached document for further details, or telephone us on 01491 829722 or e-mail us at recruit@wallingfordschool.com

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.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wallingford School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1507 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wallingford School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wallingford-school

Wallingford School is an oversubscribed, successful 11-18 school with enthusiastic students, supportive staff and excellent facilities. We are among the most successful schools in the country for progress in English and Maths. In 2019 students achieved 75% 4+ in English and Maths at GCSE, with a Progress 8 score of +0.31. Our A Level students are consistently in the top 25% nationally for Value Added progress.

This is a very happy and supportive environment, with great relationships throughout the school. We place an especially high value on the development of colleagues and have an extensive professional development programme. There are many opportunities for teachers to work collaboratively across the school.

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