Teacher of Science - Physics Specialist

Wollaston School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7PH

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025 (or sooner for the right candidate)

• Closing date

  28 February 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  29 January 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, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time teaching position
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - M6, UPS1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wollaston School rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted May 2023

TEACHER OF SCIENCE (Physics Specialist)

MPS / UPS & Applications from ECT’s Welcomed.

(Required For September 2025 start or sooner if available—Permanent Position)

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Science with Physics as their speciality to join our team of highly committed scientists. Candidates must have the ability to teach science at Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4, with Key Stage 5 being an advantage. Early Careers Teachers are welcome to apply and weoffer a fully supported programme, including regular subject specific mentoring and whole school training. The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring excellent outcomes for every student.

Science is taught as a core subject at KS3 and KS4, with many students wishing to pursue the Separate Science (Triple Science) course at KS4. KS5 is very popular and we have a strong intake in all three of the Sciences. The opportunity to develop KS5 teaching is encouraged in the department with plenty of CPD and training available.

The Science Faculty is comprised of a team of well-qualified specialists, with the support of 2 full time and 1 part time technicians. The faculty is housed in a purpose built science block, with 11 dedicated laboratories.

This is an exciting opportunity for any individual who wishes to develop their career in a welcoming,ambitious and supportive school with a dedicated team of teachers and a fantastic cohort of students.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00am Friday 28th February 2025

Interviews Expected to be held during w/c 3rd March 2025

Please contact recruitment@wollaston-school.net for an application form, further details about this role or to arrange a visit.

Wollaston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a comprehensiveemployee benefit package including:

• Teacher Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• An open & welcoming site
• Free Onsite Parking
• New Spin Studio
• School Counsellor
• Regular Team Building Events

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@wollaston-school.net

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Physics Specialist 2025.pdf - 439 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wollaston School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1430 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Wollaston School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@wollaston-school.net
• Phone number: 01933663501
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wollaston-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Wollaston School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wollaston-school.net.

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