14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    13th April 2026

  • Closing date

    9 February 2026 at 10:59pm

  • Date listed

    26 January 2026

Job details

Job role

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Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Science Temporary contract job summary

Sheringham High School is a popular 11-18 school situated in a beautiful location on the North Norfolk Coast. We have a strong sense of community and take pride in our surroundings.

We are looking for a full time Science Teacher, a Chemistry specialist if possible, to teach across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 on a temporary contract to cover until the end of the summer term 2026. ECT's are welcome to apply.

As a Science Teacher you will collaborate with the Head of Department to shape and deliver an engaging curriculum. The successful candidate will inspire and motivate our students, guiding them through the science curriculum while fostering critical thinking and a hands-on approach to learning. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced teacher your passion for science and dedication to student development will play a vital role in our students' learning.

We strongly believe in an inclusive education and that every single student and member of staff should be supported to achieve excellence. Our team ethos is central to our success, and we would welcome applications for similar minded professionals.

We can offer the successful candidates training for career progression, the support of a highly committed governing body within a forward thinking, and supportive trust. Our students are polite, well behaved and deserve the best.

A visit to the school prior to application is highly recommended. To arrange please contact the school and ask to speak to Nikki Clarke or email nclarke@sheringhamhigh.org.uk

We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff and volunteers must share the same commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age.

If sufficient, suitable candidates apply we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.

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

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.
Sheringham High School is committed to the protection and safety of its students

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.

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About Sheringham High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
688 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Sheringham High School website
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Sheringham High School became an Academy in 2011 and is situated on the North Norfolk coast, forty or so minutes from Norwich. Until September 2021, Sheringham High was the central high school in the North Norfolk Academy Trust which has now merged with Synergy MAT.

We are a popular School that caters for over 700 students aged from 11 to 18 who live in Sheringham, Holt and the many surrounding villages. The School occupies a wonderful campus set in its own spacious playing fields with views of the sea.

Visitors comment on the very positive relationships between staff and students, and recognise the focus on learning in a caring and supportive environment. We provide a rich extra-curricular programme that includes a range of artistic, social, technological, literary, linguistic, sporting, dramatic, STEM and musical activities which the appointee should be looking to support.

Our best ambassadors are our students and we warmly welcome potential applicants to visit the School and see it in action.

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