Science Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared curriculum materials

Well-resourced department

Professional development

Career progression

Support to develop practice

Job summary

Church Stretton School is seeking a Teacher of Science, with all specialisms welcome, to join its established science department. The post centres on teaching Key Stages 3 and 4 within a carefully sequenced curriculum that builds secure knowledge and scientific thinking.

It suits either early-career teachers wanting rapid development or experienced teachers ready for greater influence, with an enhancement possible for candidates bringing particular expertise.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Teach science across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Contribute to a carefully sequenced curriculum that builds secure knowledge.
• Develop students' curiosity, scientific thinking and confidence with increasingly complex ideas.
• Give clear explanations and run purposeful practical work.
• Use shared curriculum materials and clear schemes of learning.

Skills

Excellent classroom teaching

Passion for science

Enthusiastic approach

Professional energy

Ambition for development

Job description

Church Stretton School is seeking a Teacher of Science, with all specialisms welcome, to join its established science department. The post centres on teaching Key Stages 3 and 4 within a carefully sequenced curriculum that builds secure knowledge and scientific thinking. It suits either early-career teachers wanting rapid development or experienced teachers ready for greater influence, with an enhancement possible for candidates bringing particular expertise. Applicants need an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is unavailable; start is 1 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Teach science across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Contribute to a carefully sequenced curriculum that builds secure knowledge over time
• Develop students' curiosity, scientific thinking and confidence with increasingly complex ideas
• Give clear explanations and run purposeful practical work
• Use shared curriculum materials and clear schemes of learning

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent classroom teaching
• Passion for science
• Enthusiastic, ambitious and forward-thinking approach
• Professional energy in their work
• Ambition for own development and potential to grow in influence over time

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Shared curriculum materials and clear schemes of learning
• Well-resourced department with a strong culture of professional support
• Professional development and career progression as part of TrustEd Schools
• Support to develop practice and broaden experience
• Opportunities to contribute to the department and wider school and to take on leadership
• Possible enhancement for candidates bringing particular expertise