Classroom Teacher (Physical Sciences) - Carisbrooke College

Carisbrooke College; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Newport is looking for a committed teacher to provide engaging lessons and support student development. The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues and parents while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. The successful candidate will also participate in professional development initiatives and may take on pastoral responsibilities. Applications are accepted through official forms only. The position is permanent with a start date in May 2026.

Qualifications

• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in education.
• Ability to create supportive environments for learning.
• Experience in managing classroom behavior and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Support personal and academic development of students.
• Contribute to high standards of behavior and aspiration.
• Collaborate with parents and professionals for student support.

Skills

Engaging lesson planning

Supporting academic development

Collaboration with colleagues

Caring for well-being of students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Contact Information

Carisbrooke College, Mountbatten Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QU

Executive Headteacher: Natalie Sheppard

Deputy Headteacher / Head of School: Karen Begley

Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Web: www.carisbrooke.iow.sch.uk

Salary: MPR/UPR

Hours: 1.0FTE

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: May 2026

About the Role

Carisbrooke College are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher. Part of HISP MAT, our purpose is to provide courageous, transformative education for all. Celebrating diversity and inclusion, we aim to create supportive environments that eliminate barriers to learning and empower every individual.

Our Values

• Courage, embracing challenges with resilience
• Ambition, striving to unlock the full potential of every child
• Excellence, committing to the highest standards in teaching, learning, and leadership
• Sustainability, nurturing long-term growth and wellbeing
• Equity, championing fairness and inclusion
• Pupils First, putting students at the heart of every decision to ensure they thrive academically and personally

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons, support the personal and academic development of all students, and contribute to high standards of attainment, behaviour, and aspiration. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals, including supporting students with additional learning needs through Individual Education Plans.

As part of our Trust, you will participate in departmental and whole-school training, performance management programmes, and professional development initiatives, sharing best practice to continually enhance teaching and learning. The role may include pastoral responsibilities, such as serving as a form tutor, supervising students, and contributing to the wellbeing and safety of pupils both on-site and during school activities.

Application Process

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Karen Begley, Head of School, in the first instance on [e-mail]. An appointment for you to come and look around the school and meet the Senior Leaders can be arranged.

Please send completed applications to [e-mail]. Please note that we cannot accept applications which are not submitted on the official application forms, and we do not accept CVs under any circumstances.

Safeguarding and EEO

‘Together we stand, Divided we fall’

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.