Teacher of Science

Selly Park Girls' School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 7PH

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Science job summary

The school is looking to appoint a skilled and dedicated Science Teacher to plan and deliver an engaging curriculum across Chemistry, Biology and Physics, working closely with the Head of the Science Department and colleagues across the school. The successful applicant will monitor and evaluate pupil progress, contribute to curriculum development, support pupils with additional needs within their classes, and play a full part in the wider life and systems of the school.

The successful candidate should be a teacher of imagination and commitment, able to teach Science across Biology, Chemistry and Physics to GCSE level and keen to work with pupils of all abilities in a well-resourced department. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who is committed to securing strong pupil progress and contributing positively to the wider life of the school.

Responsibilities:

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To undertake duties as described in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. The post is otherwise subject to the Conditions of Service for School Teachers in England and Wales, and subsequent Orders in terms of duties and working time, also any local agreements, LA Circulars and guidelines giving interpretations of teachers’ conditions of service.
• To fulfill the Teachers’ Standards in England as published by the Department for Education.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a classroom environment and teaching practice which secure effective learning across the breadth of the curriculum and provide a professional model, clearly demonstrating effective teaching, classroom organisation and high standards of achievement, behaviour and discipline;
• Support the identification of, and provision for students with additional educational needs within the classes they teach;
• Regularly monitor progress of students within the classes they teach which is then reflected in teaching plans;
• Ensure setting of realistic and challenging expectations of students in the classes they teach;
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role in order to ensure the effective running of the school

SAFEGUARDING

Selly Park Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please see attached information pack for further responsibilities and the benefits of working at Selly Park Girls School.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Selly Park Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We have a number of policies and procedures that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, all of which can be viewed at https://sellyparkgirls.org/policies

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.

About Selly Park Girls' School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 804 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Selly Park Girls' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/selly-park-girls-school

Selly Park Girls’ School is a high performing 11-16 school in the south of Birmingham with a proven record of GCSE success.

We are a school where we put students at the centre. We want every student to be kind to others, aspirational and ambitious in what they can achieve. We want to ensure that our students can reach their potential in a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment. This is reflected in our four pillars school ethos.

We attract staff who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our pupils. From teachers, governors and senior leaders to administrators and support staff. Everyone has a role to play in the success of the school.

Selly Park Girls' School is known for its high expectations, academic success, first-class education and its innovative approach. Our vision and values underpin all we do. Indeed, everyone who knows us or visits our school speaks of our distinct ethos.

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