Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

St Anne's Catholic School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  From June or September

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 9 months to 1 year FTC - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors of St Anne’s Catholic School seek to appoint an enthusiastic and effective teacher to the role of teacher of Science. The ability to teach Biology to GCSE would be an advantage.

St Anne’s is a highly successful 11–16 girls’ school with a mixed sixth form in central Southampton. Rated outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, we place staff wellbeing at the heart of our decision‑making, creating the positive and successful learning environment reflected in our strong outcomes. Staff and students value the school’s strong sense of community, and colleagues frequently tell us they enjoy working here and feel proud to be part of St Anne’s.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will join an effective and established Science team led by an experienced Head of Department, delivering high‑quality and engaging teaching across KS3–KS4. They will plan and deliver practical and theory‑based lessons within a well‑sequenced curriculum and support students of all abilities to make strong academic progress. The role also includes contributing to the collaborative work of the Science department, maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment, and participating in wider departmental and whole‑school activities.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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 - 134 KB (opens in new tab)

Science Teacher - Maternity Cover June 2026.docx - 906 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Anne's Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1225 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Anne's Catholic School website
• Email address: pahead@st-annes.uk.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-anne-s-catholic-school

All Girls Year 7 - Year 11 Catholic Secondary School with mixed Sixth Form

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