Teacher of Science

The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  24 February 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  31 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
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a dynamic classroom practitioner who:

• has excellent subject knowledge
• is resilient and resourceful
• sets a high standard and who inspires students to meet this
• makes learning exciting, leading to high levels of engagement and exam success
• thrives within a team and who enjoys collaborative working
• who ideally can teach all Science subjects through to GCSE, although there can be some specialism at KS4 (all considered)

What the school offers its staff

We will provide:

• exceptional culture and behaviour
• a supportive and welcoming professional environment
• a relentless focus on staff wellbeing
• regular opportunities for continuing professional development including programmes into Leadership
• structured support for ECTs and trainees, to help you settle and thrive in your new career
• professional challenge, with professional development opportunities for potential leaders of the future
• Access to Health Assured

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In our school we are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, whether required by law or not, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and service provider. This commitment is based on our belief in the broad principles of social justice and our aim is to provide services and employment on a fair and equitable basis.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.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.

Upload additional documents

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

Job Description - Teacher of Science - Jan 2025.pdf - 162 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Pack, including Job D - Science Teacher - JAN25.pdf - 1.16 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Wavell School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1018 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Wavell School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01252 341256
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-wavell-school (opens in new tab)

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Arranging a visit to The Wavell School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kirsty.potter@wavell.hants.sch.uk.

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