Teacher of Science

Fernwood School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2FT

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £37,101.00 Annually (Actual) Full Time or Part Time (0.8) MPS 1-3. Salary listed based on Full Time post (MPS 1-3)

Teacher of Science job summary

We are an 11-16 School enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour. 

The Teacher of Science post is available either Full Time for Main Scale 1-3 or Part Time (0.8). While we have a preference for a Physics specialist, we are open to appoint a strong Chemist or Biologist as well. This post would be highly suited for an ECT.

Our governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and backgrounds.

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school prior to submitting an application. A visit will give you the chance to experience our ethos first-hand, meet our dedicated team, and see our learning environment in action. To arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact 0115 9286 326 and ask for Jamie Thompson or email j.thompson@fernwood.school

By joining our School, we can offer you:

Professional Development & Excellence

• An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’

• Excellent CPD Opportunities

• An Outstanding Ofsted Judgement

• A strong Progress 8 score

• Leading Edge Status

Wellbeing & Support

• Mental health and wellbeing services such as access to a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme

• Healthcare schemes such as Specsavers Eyecare vouchers for DSE users

• Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial Benefits

• Incremental Pay Progression

• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

• Blue Light Card

The Fernwood School is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

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 Fernwood School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1536 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fernwood School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fernwood-school-nottingham

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