Teacher of Science & PE

The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  24 February 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  4 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Physical education, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a dynamic classroom practitioner who:

• has excellent subject knowledge

• is resilient and resourceful

• sets a high standard and who inspires students to meet this

• makes learning exciting, leading to high levels of engagement and exam success

• thrives within a team and who enjoys collaborative working

• ideally can teach all Science subjects through to GCSE, although there can be some specialism at KS4

• has a love of PE that will inspire our students to further their achievement

What the school offers its staff

We will provide:

• exceptional culture and behaviour

• a supportive and welcoming professional environment

• a relentless focus on staff wellbeing

• regular opportunities for continuing professional development including programmes into Leadership

• structured support for ECTs and trainees, to help you settle and thrive in your new career

• professional challenge, with professional development opportunities for potential leaders of the future

• Access to Health Assured

Flexible working opportunities

Science is a highly successful subject at The Wavell School. Results are well above the national average with over 80% of students gaining at least two standard passes in Science and with 30% of students studying three separate Sciences. The Science Faculty occupies seven modern laboratories with a preparation room, staff room and resources areas.

Physical Education at The Wavell School is a dynamic and thriving department, inspiring students to excel in fitness, sport, and well-being., healthy lives. Results exceeded the national average, with 74% of students achieving a grade 4 equivalent or higher. Our extracurricular program offers a wide range of opportunities for students to explore and develop their interests.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and service provider. This commitment is based on our belief in the broad principles of social justice and our aim is to provide services and employment on a fair and equitable basis.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Job Description - Teacher of Science.PE - Jan 2025.pdf - 162 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Pack, including Job D - PE & Science Teacher.pdf - 1.16 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Wavell School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1018 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Wavell School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01252 341256
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-wavell-school (opens in new tab)

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Arranging a visit to The Wavell School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk.

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