Science Teacher - Maternity Cover

Wishford Schools; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Swindon is seeking a Science Teacher for a maternity cover position on a part-time basis. The role involves teaching Science to children in Years 3 to 6, fostering a love of science, and creating an engaging learning environment. Applicants should have QTS and relevant teaching experience, with the ability to teach netball or hockey as a plus. The position offers a supportive staff environment and opportunities for career development within the group.

Benefits

Means tested staff discount

Complementary meals cooked on site

Pro-rata paid holiday and bank holidays

Access to counselling scheme

Free on site parking

Friendly and supportive staff room

Personal accident at work cover

Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching Science in primary, prep, or senior school.
• Ability to teach netball or hockey is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to children in Years 3 – 6 in a specialist lab.
• Create a stimulating learning environment and follow the curriculum.
• Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and parents.

Skills

Teaching Science

Teamwork

Personal Organization

Energy and Initiative

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Science Teacher – Maternity Cover

OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Science Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our team on a .6 part time basis to develop and encourage children to learn and enjoy science. The required days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The successful candidate will have QTS and experience of teaching Science in a primary, prep or senior school capacity.

The ability to teach netball and/or hockey would also be an advantage.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: Maternity role. Part time 0.6 – Mon, Tues, Weds. Fixed term contract of at least 1 term, might be extended to 2.

September 2025 start

Salary: Commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and ability. FTE salary will be paid based on 3 days a week (.6)

• Means tested staff discount
• Complementary breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks cooked on site by our inhouse chefs
• Pro-rata paid holiday and bank holidays per annum
• Access to the group’s counselling scheme
• Free on site parking
• Friendly and supportive staff room
• Personal accident at work cover
• EV scheme with Octopus
• Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
• Opportunities for career development within the Wishford group of schools

Being a science teacher at CMP is an opportunity to ignite a love of science in young children. Your teaching should encourage investigation, experiment and nurture inquisitiveness and a desire to find out how things work. Above all it should be fun.

Responsibilities:

• Working in conjunction with form tutors you will embrace the current curriculum plans across the whole school and teach Science to children in Years 3 – 6 in our specialist science lab.
• To provide a safe, friendly, stimulating environment in which the pupils can flourish.
• To follow the curriculum in order to promote the development of the abilities and aptitudes of pupils in any class or year group.
• To be responsible for creating a stimulating, productive learning environment in the classroom and shared areas. Each teacher has responsibility for the presentation of their teaching area. Displays will be changed routinely at least once a term and preferably every half term.
• To utilise a variety of teaching methods and strategies to enthuse pupils and take their learning forward.
• Communicate effectively to Staff, Pupils and Parents.
• To take responsibility for the pastoral care of pupils allocated.
• To promote the school’s policies and expectations.
• To adhere fully to all school policies including: Anti-Bullying, Safeguarding and Behaviour policies.
• To organise/assist with after-school activities and theme days as required.

Skills and Qualities:

• Previous experience of teaching science
• Have energy and initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• A high level of personal organisation
• To ensure students are taught according to their individual needs and abilities
• An ability to teach netball or hockey would also be useful but is not essential.

Please see candidate pack for full details.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early, so prompt application is encouraged,

Application Deadline: Friday 30th May 2025

Cricklade Manor Prep
The Manor House,
Calcutt St,
Swindon,
SN6 6BB

Cricklade Manor Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo appropriate pre-appointment child protection screening.

If you need assistance with your application, please email [e-mail]

Wishford schools are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.