Teacher of Science

Tupton Hall School, Chesterfield, S42 6LG

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required to start April 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time - 1 FTE Fixed term until 31/08/2026
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term until 31/08/2026
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are now recruiting for a Teacher of Science to contribute to the development of appropriate teaching programmes, resources and assessment methods within the Faculty. ECT's are welcome to apply.

The responsibilities of the post are to be performed in accordance with the provisions of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document and within the range of teacher's duties set out in that document, as the Headteacher may reasonably direct.

The post holder will normally act as a Vertical Form Tutor and carry out associated responsibilities (including LS&W) as indicated in the Form Tutor General Responsibility Document (Staff Handbook).

To be successful in this role you will have:-

• QTS
• Degree level qualification in Science - Physics, Chemistry or Biology
• Able to teach full range of ability 11-18

What the school offers its staff

Tupton Hall School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Benefits

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

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.

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Mr P Lambert, Head of Science, email p.lambert@tuptonhall.org.uk. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please include the following in the additional information section of the application:

• Your reasons for applying for the role
• Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in Science

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Tupton Hall School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1611 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tupton Hall School website
• Email address: p.lambert@tuptonhall.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tupton-hall-school-chesterfield

Tupton Hall School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Arranging a visit to Tupton Hall School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email p.lambert@tuptonhall.org.uk.

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