Dynamic Science Teacher (KS3-5) – Physics or Chemistry

Initio Learning Trust; Hillbutts; On-site; GBP 31,650 - 49,084; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive school community

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne is seeking a Teacher of Science (Physics or Chemistry) to join our dynamic team from September 2025. The role offers the chance to teach across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 in a thriving department.

We provide a well-resourced science area with modern facilities and a supportive school community. Applications from ECT colleagues are welcomed, with a competitive salary and opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• An awareness of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction.
• An understanding of key substantive and disciplinary concepts in science.
• Awareness of concepts from Walkthru or Teach Like a Champion.

Responsibilities

• Teach science across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, with Physics or Chemistry focus.
• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in a well-resourced department.
• Contribute to assessment strategies, workload wellbeing and CPD.

Skills

Rosenshine principles

Science concepts

Walkthru/Teach Like a Champion

Job description

Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a Teacher of Science (Physics or Chemistry) to join our fantastic {Team:} team in September 2025. Could this be you?

Actual Salary £31,650 - £49,084 per annum per annum (M1 to UP3).

Are you passionate about Science and dedicated to inspiring and motivating students?

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic professional to join our oversubscribed upper school. We are on a journey of rapid improvement and want inquisitive, positive, dynamic and resilient colleagues to join our excellent science department.

Our thriving department is currently recruiting for a Teacher of Science, ideally with either Physics or Chemistry specialism. The department is very well-resourced and there will be the opportunity to teach across all Key Stages.

Applications from ECT colleagues are welcomed.

Ideally, We Would Like To Appoint Someone Who Has

• An awareness of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
• An understanding of key substantive and disciplinary concepts in science
• An awareness of some of the concepts explored in Tom Sherrington’s ‘Walkthru’ series or Doug Lemov’s ‘Teach Like a Champion’ series.
  
  

We Can Offer You

• Centralised curriculum and behaviour systems which enable you to focus on your core purpose: teaching excellent lesson
• Highly motivated and ambitious students
• Teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Assessment strategies which support wellbeing and workload
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• An opportunity to join a dedicated team of supportive staff
• A positive, supportive community of staff, LSC members, the Trust and parents
• An exciting modern school with state-of-the-art facilities
  
  

The starting salary is negotiable for exceptional candidates.

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to interview and to close the vacancy prior to the application deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates..

If you have any further questions, please contact the recruitment team, Cheri Draga or Katie Wareham on Tel no or by emailing

About Our School

Queen Elizabeth’s School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust.

There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.

Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.

For More Information Please Visit Our School Website

We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

• a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
• a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
• free onsite parking
• access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
• a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
  
  

All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.

Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.