Science Teacher KS3–KS4, 0.6 FTE, Fixed Term

Wigmore School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Wigmore School invites applications for a part-time fixed-term science teacher to cover KS3 and KS4. The post is 0.6 time with Mon-Thu-Fri duties, from 1 January 2027 to 31 August 2027. The successful candidate will have QTS, a science degree and strong classroom practice across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Interest in contributing to wider school life and working within a team focused on high standards and pupil progress is essential.

Qualifications

• First Degree or equivalent in a science subject (AF).
• QTS (AF).
• Recent relevant educational training (AF, I).
• Teaching science at KS3 and KS4 (AF).
• Form tutor experience (AF, I).
• Experience in more than one school (AF).
• Contribution to raising standards (AF, I).
• Coordination of extracurricular activities (AF, I).
• Dealing with parents (AF, I).
• Up-to-date subject knowledge (AF, I, R).
• Curriculum, teaching strategies and assessment methods for science (AF, I, R).
• Outstanding teaching and learning – what it looks like (AF, I, R).
• Current educational initiatives (AF, I, R).
• Excellent literacy skills (AF, I, R).
• Excellent ICT skills (AF, I, R).
• Ability to teach outstanding lessons (I, R).
• Strong behaviour management (I, R).
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff, governors and external agencies (I, R).
• Ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others (I, R).
• Ability to think creatively to anticipate and solve problems (I, R).
• Ability to work under pressure, maintaining a sense of perspective (I, R).
• Ability to manage own time effectively (I, R).
• Excellent communication skills (I, R).
• Ability and willingness to teach a second subject (AF, I, R).
• Ability to initiate and develop ideas (I, R).
• Resilient (I, R).
• Reliable (I, R).
• Committed (I, R).
• Honest (I, R).
• Trustworthy (I, R).
• Dedicated (I, R).
• Patient (I, R).
• Loyal (I, R).
• Good sense of humour (I, R).
• High expectations of self and others (I, R).
• Good attendance record (R).
• Outstanding references (R).
• A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils (I, R).
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (I, R).
• A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team (I, R).
• A commitment to continuous professional development (I, R).
• A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner (I, R).
• A willingness to take on responsibility (I).
• Aspiration to become a Middle Leader within the next 5 years (I).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching at KS3 and KS4.
• Contribute to form tutor duties and pastoral care.
• Support high educational standards and pupil achievement.
• Engage in extracurricular activities and parental communication.

Skills

Excellent literacy

Excellent ICT skills

Ability to teach outstanding lessons

Strong behaviour management

Effective communication with pupils,-s

Inspire, challenge, motivate andEmpwer

Creative problem solving

Work under pressure

Time management

Excellent communication skills

Ability to teach second subject

Initiate and develop ideas

Education

First Degree or equivalent in a science subject

QTS

Job description

Wigmore School invites applications for a part-time fixed-term science teacher to cover KS3 and KS4. The post is 0.6 time with Mon-Thu-Fri duties, from 1 January 2027 to 31 August 2027. The successful candidate will have QTS, a science degree and strong classroom practice across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Interest in contributing to wider school life and working within a team focused on high standards and pupil progress is essential.