Teacher of Science (part-time 60%)
Springwood High School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Sept 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 1am
Date listed
11 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS-UPS (minimum part-time 60% FTE)
Teacher of Science (part-time 60%) job summary
Teacher of Science (part-time 60%)
We are seeking a part-time Science Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will need to provide our students with an outstanding education in Science, work collaboratively with departmental staff in our high performing department and have the desire to contribute significantly to our school.
This is an exciting opportunity for an early career teacher or experienced teacher who is committed to enabling all students to achieve the very best they can and is dedicated to their own professional development.
Start Date: 01 Sept 2026
Salary: MPS-UPS (minimum part-time 60% FTE)
Hours: Part-time 60%
Permanent
This post is open to ECTs
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Springwood High School: https://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk/
Purpose of the Job
Science is a very large and successful faculty at Springwood. We have an established Knowledge Rich Curriculum which is fully resourced, providing Science teachers a consistent set of resources for every lesson and a structured plan in a common format. We offer Triple Science at GCSE and a wide range of courses at Key Stage 5 including A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and BTEC Applied Science. Record results in recent years has seen student numbers grow with 200+ students currently following a Science pathway at Key Stage 5. There are currently 15 Science teachers with dedicated technicians for each of the sciences who allow us to embed practical work into every aspect of our courses. All teachers have their own specialist classroom, which is well-equipped including access to a visualiser and a range of excellent scientific equipment.
The post is for a 60% FTE teacher of physics. There is the possibility of this being greater, dependent upon the candidate.
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
The successful candidate will:
· be passionate about the teaching of Science and able to inspire others to achieve success;
· be an excellent classroom practitioner with an understanding of high quality teaching and learning;
· have excellent subject knowledge and be comfortable delivering Physics up to Key Stage 5;
· be adept at monitoring data and providing intervention when needed;
· be able to create and manage resources;
· be able to work collaboratively.
Teaching and Learning Responsibilities
· · To deliver a programme of teaching leading towards assessment of designated skills that is personalised to meet the needs of the class.
· To use a variety of delivery methods to stimulate learning, appropriate to student abilities.
· To prepare and share high quality and appropriate teaching resources.
· To ensure a high quality learning experience for students that meets internal and external quality standards.
· To undertake assessment of students as required by internal and external (e.g. examination boards) procedures.
· Within the guidance presented in the school and Faculty Assessment Policies, and using appropriate I.T. systems, to assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students.
Personal and Professional Conduct
A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. They are to uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.
For a full job description please click the link below.
The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
Closing Date for Applications: 13th April 2026
Interview Dates: w/c 13th April 2026
Start Date: Sept 2026
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the post holder will share this responsibility, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Springwood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1957 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Springwood High School website
Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust
With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.
We are a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.
Our School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.
We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students, set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.
A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life. Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;
Competitive Sport
Dance Performances
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Drama Performances
House Competitions
Music Performances
Lunchtime clubs
Numerous foreign visits and exchanges
To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk
We are part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust whose aim is to challenge and support a small group of schools to provide an excellent education for the young people of West Norfolk.
The Trust works in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools with each school maintaining their unique identity and ethos.
The schools work together to ensure maximum benefit for all students through economies of scale and shared resources.
The Trust clear strategic vision for the future is based around four key areas:
Maximising student achievement
Ensuring each student is engaged with the school
Ensuring our students have access to world class resources
Delivering outstanding teaching and learning
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