Science Teacher

REGENTS PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE; Southampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Regents Park Community College in Southampton is inviting applications for a Science Teacher. The post is for full-time hours in a high-achieving science department housed in modern laboratories. You will teach science to 11-16-year-olds, join a committed team, and contribute to a school rated Good by Ofsted.

The school emphasizes ambition, safeguarding, and professional development. DBS check required; closing date and contact details available in the application pack.

Responsibilities

• Teach science to 11-16 year olds
• Deliver engaging lessons in state-of-the-art laboratories
• Contribute to science department improvement and student progress

Job description

location_on Location Regents Park Community College

work_outline Basis Full Time

Job profile for Science Teacher

Science Teacher

location_on Regents Park Community College 24/09/2026

Regents Park Community College is an oversubscribed, non-selective secondary school graded Good by Ofsted, catering to students aged between 11–16 years. The school is aspirational for all pupils and is determined that pupils will make ‘exceptional progress’ and be ‘exceptional people’. Pupils are also encouraged to be proud of their school. Regents Park Community College is situated in the heart of Shirley, Southampton, with good public transport links to the city centre. It is one of the oldest schools in Southampton, with over 100 years of history. The school buildings are complemented by state-of-the-art Science and Technology suites including five designated IT rooms, a swimming pool, fitness suite and three external all-weather pitches offering opportunities for the curriculum and student enrichment. Regents Park Community College is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. As a group we can reward you better than any school could alone, and this includes your employee benefits. For more information, please visit our website - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Salary £36,400 - £53,040

Contractual hours 37.5

Basis Full Time

Region Southampton

Job category/type Science

Date posted 10/09/2026

Job reference REQ005590

Attachments attachment Science Advert.pdf

Job description

Teacher of Science - MPS / UPS as appropriate

It is a very exciting time to join Regents Park Community College. The school has recently chosen to join United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

Regents Park Community College is an over-subscribed 11-16 comprehensive school that has seen a sustained improvement over the last few years. If you want to join a \"Good\" school then come and see our school in action.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our committed and creative Science department. This vacancy is an exciting opportunity to join our motivated and inspiring team of science teachers. The team consists of very supportive, experienced practitioners that have a passion and drive to share excellent lessons and learning experiences.

The successful candidate will join our Science team working in state-of-the-art specialist science labs and with a science preparation room that is the envy of the South Coast.

Regents Park was judged 'good' in its last inspection in all areas. Our key ethos strands of Respect, Pride, Challenge and Creativity underpin the values of everything we do. Regents Park has a tradition of high academic expectation, nurtured by a culture which values achievement in all activities. We fully support the development of each child to achieve success, gain self-confidence and be equipped to be an independent learner.

The successful candidate will be a consistently good or outstanding teacher who is committed to challenging all students to reach their academic potential.

We can offer you:

• A professional, hardworking, enthusiastic and supportive team of staff totally committed to school improvement and improving results in science


• Enthusiastic students who are eager to learn and are proud of their school


• A varied staff development programme designed to offer all staff opportunities for quality professional development


• Opportunities for involvement in the wider pastoral and extra-curricular life of the school

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about teaching Science


• Has aspirational expectations for all students


• Thrives on being part of a collaborative and risk-taking approach to improvement

We are a cohesive and ambitious school, excited about the future of education and determined to develop. If you are a committed, resilient and creative person, capable of making a positive contribution to our school and inspire both students and staff, then this could be the post for you.

This school is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for successful candidates.

To find out more about Regents Park Community College why not come along and have a tour of the school and look at our innovative learning environment in our 7 purposeful Science laboratories.

For further information or an application pack please contact Mrs F Hayward, Headteacher's PA on 023 80725711 [answerphone facility available] or via email – [e-mail] or download from the school's website www.regentsparkcolleae.org.uk

Interviews may happen earlier than the closing date by mutual agreement.

Closing Date: Noon, Thursday 24 th September

Interview Date: w/c 28 th September 2026