Teacher of Science (Maternity Leave cover)
Felpham Community College, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 8EL14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
3 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: weekdays up to 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - up to 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- UPS/Mainsclae
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Science to join our team of 13 staff. The department has 10 laboratories with detailed, well-resourced schemes of work for every key stage and well planned and structured lessons. Teachers regularly share ideas and work collaboratively to develop and improve these schemes of work and lessons to ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
We are seeking a colleague to help build strong, effective relationships with students and staff and to create a cohesive, inclusive and positive science learning environment.
What the school offers its staff
Felpham Community College is an 11-18 local authority, mixed comprehensive with over 1500 students on roll and a successful sixth form. In October 2024 OFSTED confirmed our ‘Good’ status originally achieved in January 2016.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Felpham Community College
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1520 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jobs@felpham.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01243 826511
Felpham Community College is a thriving 11–18 local authority, mixed comprehensive with over 1500 students on roll and a successful, inclusive Sixth Form. We have high ambitions for our students and staff, and are exceptionally proud of our strong community identity, our values‑driven approach, and our unwavering commitment to improving life chances for all. With modern facilities, talented colleagues and a clear moral purpose, this is a fantastic time to help shape the next stage of our development.
Arranging a visit to Felpham Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@felpham.org.uk.
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