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Teacher of Science

Snowdon Village, Bristol, BS5 9QR

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 to UPS3)

Teacher of Science job summary

Job Title: Teacher of Science

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 to UPS3)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week.

Provisional Start Date: September 2026

Your opportunity to make a difference through Science

We are seeking an inspirational Teacher of Science who is passionate about delivering engaging, high‑quality learning experiences for students with diverse and complex needs.

At Snowdon Village – City School, Kingswood, you will play a vital role in supporting young people to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications needed to achieve a positive and prosperous future. Our setting specialises in alternative provision for students with EHCPs and a range of SEND needs, so your role will go beyond the classroom, helping to unlock potential and build meaningful pathways for every learner.

You will use your subject expertise creatively to deliver a curriculum that fosters curiosity, resilience and a love of science, while adapting your teaching to meet the individual strengths and needs of every student.

Our school offers a distinctive environment, with small cohorts, bespoke programmes and a strong emphasis on personalised learning, enabling all students to thrive both academically and personally.

About the role

You will:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging Science lessons that inspire curiosity and promote a love of learning
  
• Plan and adapt teaching to meet the needs of students with SEND, EHCPs and additional barriers to learning
  
• Build strong, positive relationships with students to create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment
  
• Contribute to a bespoke curriculum, using students’ strengths to support progress and personal development
  
• Play an active role in learning beyond the classroom, including weekly enrichment activities focused on the historical, cultural and environmental aspects of the local area
  
• Support wider opportunities such as land-based learning, animal care and outdoor education, enhancing students’ engagement and real-world understanding of science
  
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals to support student progress and wellbeing
  
• Contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school
  

About you

You will be:

• A qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS or equivalent) with strong subject knowledge in Science
  
• Experienced, or highly motivated, to work within a SEND or alternative provision setting
  
• Skilled in delivering adapted, inclusive teaching that supports a wide range of learning needs
  
• A strong communicator who can build trust with students, families and colleagues
  
• Patient, resilient and committed to helping every student succeed
  
• Passionate about personalised learning, inclusion and improving life chances
  
• Committed to your own professional development and contributing to a collaborative team culture
  
• highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards, with achievements and contributions that are substantial and sustained if applying as an Upper Pay Scale teacher.
  

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About our school

Snowdon Village – City School, Kingswood offers a unique learning environment:

• A nurturing, specialist setting for students with EHCPs and complex SEND
  
• A focus on individuality, using each student’s strengths to build confidence and success
  
• A weekly enrichment programme, providing opportunities to learn beyond the classroom and develop personal growth
  
• Extensive grounds with a rural feel, supporting outdoor learning and wellbeing
  
• Opportunities for students to engage in small holding, gardening, land-based studies and animal care, gaining valuable practical skills and qualifications
  

About Snowdon Village Academy:

Snowdon Village is a multi-site, cross-phase alternative provision that sits within the heart of the CLF. The Snowdon Village sites include The Nest, Engage, Bristol Futures Academy and City School.

Our primary aim is to meet the needs of children and young adults who have social, emotional and mental health issues by offering a suite of alternatives to mainstream school. Members of Snowdon Village may engage with the provision in a variety of ways, from long-term residential care to short-term, part-time alternatives which complement their existing school experience.

Why CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
  
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
  
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
  
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
  
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
  
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
  
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
  
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
  
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
  
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
  
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!
  

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 17th May 2026 @11:59pm
• Shortlisting: 18th May 2026
  
• Interviews: 21 May 2026
  

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored through this role, where it meets the minimum salary threshold set out by government, based on the hours required. Candidates are advised to check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.   

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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About Snowdon Village

• School type: Free Schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 16
• School size: 50 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Snowdon Village website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/snowdon-village

Snowdon Village is the collective name for the Alternative and Special provision within the CLF. It is made up of The Nest primary setting, Engage revolving door setting accommodating and supporting students from feeder schools for 12 weeks in KS3-4, City School HQ, South and Kingswood and Bristol Futures Academy which supports Year 10 and 11 students to re-engage with their learning and prepare them for the Next Destination which is College, Apprenticeships and Employment.
Snowdon Village have the following core values: Positivity, Equity, Resilience and Love.
All Staff are Trauma Informed Trained and focuses on Pastoral Support to Young People and their Families to enable them to re-engage with their learning.
Snowdon Village work with External Agencies across the city and beyond to ensure all students get the support they deserve throughout their time at the Academy.
We are proud with our safe practices and the positive outcomes from all our students at the end of each Academic Year.

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