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  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    7 October 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    3 October 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - From 01.01.2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Science to join our successful and supportive Science Department on a maternity cover basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring practitioner who is passionate about science education and committed to helping all students develop curiosity, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be an excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire, challenge and engage students across the full ability range.
  • Be able to teach Science at Key Stages 3 and 4.
  • Share our belief that every student can succeed and achieve their potential.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to high standards of achievement, attendance and behaviour.
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.

If you are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young people and would like to join a school where relationships, aspiration and achievement are at the heart of everything we do, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

- A collaborative, supportive team with a passion for teaching and facilitating progress

-Opportunities to discuss flexible working

-CPD: A culture based on the best evidence-informed teacher development, to help you be be the best you can be

-Staff wellbeing: Champions and mental health first aiders are on site. We have regular staff events and an active staff voice.

-Free parking

-Use of school gym equipment out of school hours

Flexible working opportunities

We foster a culture whereby we are open to discuss and consider flexible working with all our team

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and we expect staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and on-line check is required for this post.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher Job Description.pdf - 210 KB (opens in new tab)

About Penair School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1223 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Penair School website
Email address
eallan@penair.cornwall.sch.uk
Phone number
01872 274737
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11-16 Secondary School

Arranging a visit to Penair School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email eallan@penair.cornwall.sch.uk.

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