Teacher of Science with TLR2a for Assistant HoD responsibility

Noadswood School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4ZF

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.6 - 0.8FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR dependent on qualifications and experience
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2a

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and innovative teacher of Science to join our highly successful team whose shared purpose is to inspire and challenge the young people at Noadswood. The team is hugely collaborative and supportive of one another; it is commonplace to share resources and strategies freely; you would be welcomed warmly into a very special team which looks after each other and the students, and which is exceptionally well organised, resourced and always keen to reflect and develop. Little wonder their outcomes are strong and the enthusiasm of the students for the study of science is palpable!

The study of Science is at the heart of the curriculum and we are looking to appoint a candidate who has the ability to ensure learners of all abilities make progress, achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong appreciation of these subjects. We are proud of the specialisms of each of the members of our team, and your specialisms will add to those, along with your adeptness across all three of the science disciplines, across both key stages and with all abilities – adaptive, exciting teaching is the hallmark of the department.

As Assistant Head of Department, in addition to being a role model to the team in terms of your own practice, the Subject Leader will look to you to: Lead on transition. Lead on delivery, assessment and collaborative development of the key stage 3 curriculum. Be in the forefront of supporting and encouraging the spirit of collaboration and teamwork we are so proud of as a department, and to demonstrate commitment to continually driving outcomes forward.

What the school offers its staff

You would become part of the wider Noadswood family effortlessly, too, because of how authentically welcoming and supportive we are, something commented on by all candidates and visitors alike. We believe in steadiness, mutual support and openness, helping us navigate the exciting times and also the challenging times in this profession together. You will benefit from our commitment to your induction and a rich professional development programme that will offer you bespoke opportunities along with department, whole school and collaborative CPD with schools across our local area.

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

Noadswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Noadswood School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1043 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Noadswood School website
• Email address: kjohnson@noadswood.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02380840025
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/noadswood-school

What makes Noadswood terrific? Is it:
• Quality specialist teachers across a rich and varied curriculum, and a super record in academic outcomes, Dance, Performing Arts, Poetry and Sport?
• Our pastoral system, combining a proud culture of a House system overarching our year groups, giving young people membership of smaller communities within the school?
• Our drive for the best possible progress for all through research based teaching and learning?
• The way we listen to our students' and colleagues’ ideas for their wellbeing and their community, and bring them all to life?
• The care we have for our parent community, and their suggestions, views and concerns?
It's because of ALL of the above but overarching all of this, it's because we are a warm, welcoming school. We are passionate about educational excellence and to sustaining an honest, kind, inclusive community - we are strongly united on our very best days, at challenging times and at all points in between.

Arranging a visit to Noadswood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kjohnson@noadswood.hants.sch.uk.

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