Teacher of Science

Pittville School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3JD

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  2 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 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
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are excited to be able to offer an opportunity for an inspiring teacher of Science to join a team of dedicated, reflective practitioners in the Science curriculum area. We are proud to say that our recent OFSTED inspection in 2025 cited that the school remains a 'Good' school, identifying how the school is an 'inclusive school' where “Pupils achieve highly, as reflected in published outcomes” and “Pupils are happy and feel safe in school. They behave well in lessons and around the school site.” We value our staff highly and have established a truly supportive environment where staff training and wellbeing is at the heart of all we do. Both ECTs and experienced colleagues are welcome to apply.

The science department is housed in six laboratories and is taught by six full time staff, two part-time staff, a member of the senior leadership team and is supported by two highly effective technicians. The department is led by a curriculum leader and two second in departments with responsibilities for key stage three and key stage four. The successful candidate will be joining a highly supportive and collaborative department, which has high expectations of the students they teach. An ability to work well in a team and a love for teaching is essential.

At Key stage 4, students study the AQA combined science (trilogy) course. Students are taught by three specialist teachers, covering biology, chemistry and physics. Teachers usually teach their specialism at key stage 4, but there is flexibility for teachers to teach more than one subject area if they wish. At Key stage 3, students study a bespoke curriculum, inspired by the national curriculum covering the big ideas in science. The ability to teach physics at key stage 4 is desirable but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

As a school we will commit to your future professional development. We offer a training program to all new staff as well as our own INSET program. We are part of a Teaching School Partnership which offers a range of development programs. This runs alongside the usual provision of courses, school visits, and local partnerships.

Commitment to safeguarding

Pittville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers, social media checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@pittville.gloucs.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.

Additional documents

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

Science teacher PERSON SPEC May 2025.pdf - 59.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher of science- Job description May 2025.pdf - 65.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Pittville School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 892 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pittville School website
• Email address: jobs@pittville.gloucs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01242524787
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pittville-school

Pittville School is a rapidly improving 11-16 school situated in a superb setting in the heart of Cheltenham. Results are rising year on year and we are particularly proud that visitors to our school always comment on the excellent behaviour and attitude to learning exhibited by our students.

Arranging a visit to Pittville School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@pittville.gloucs.sch.uk.

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