Second in Science

Teaching Vacancies; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cowplain School seeks a skilled and inspirational Second in Science to work with the Head of Science and Technology in a three-person leadership team to develop Science and raise department results. This is a fantastic step into leadership for an ambitious Science teacher.

You will form effective relationships with students, parents and colleagues, driving quality teaching and targeted interventions to raise attainment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead or support science teaching.
• Strong commitment to student progress and outcomes.
• Willingness to develop into middle/senior leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure curricula across Science subjects challenge students and build character.
• Drive teaching quality and learning in the Science departments.
• Monitor student progress and deliver impactful interventions in collaboration with the Head of Science and Technology.

Skills

Leadership potential

Science teaching

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Cowplain School is seeking to appoint a skilled and inspirational Second in Science. The successful candidate will work with the Head of Science and Technology in a three-person leadership team to develop Science further. This would be a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious teacher of Science to take the first step into leadership, helping lead the Science department to improve results.

You should be an excellent Science teacher who has demonstrated that your students make good progress. We would also expect you to be someone who forms effective relationships with students, parents and colleagues and has the skills and drive to ensure our students receive the best possible learning opportunities. As a leader at The Cowplain School, we would invest in you and develop your leadership potential and start you on a journey to middle and senior leadership.

We are extremely ambitious for our 950+ students and have a strong vision to ensure that the life-chances of every young person are enhanced by quality teaching, leading to excellent outcomes. Having secured a ‘Good’ OFSTED in March 2024 we are now looking for staff who can take us to ‘Outstanding.’

We are excited to be joining the Bohunt Education Trust in December 2026 and are looking forward to the opportunities that will bring for staff and students.

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure that the curricula provision across both subject areas challenges our students to think hard, understand diversity and develop their character, our three curriculum strands.


• Drive forward the quality of teaching and learning in both departments.


• Monitor and support the progress of students, working alongside the Head of Science and Technology to deliver impactful interventions

If you are a committed practitioner with high expectations also with regards to behaviour and standards, who is passionate about the students we work with, we will be looking forward to your application.

What the school offers its staff

As a teacher at Cowplain we would invest in you to ensure that you develop the skills and expertise needed to ensure the students that you teach acquire skills vital to their future. All classrooms in the Science department are based together and were recently refurbished and enhanced. All teachers teach in their own room, equipped with projector and screen, and every teacher receives a laptop. We offer all members of staff a full induction programme and significant opportunities to develop their expertise. Colleagues at the school work together to support each other and we have an active wellbeing committee.

If you are a committed practitioner with high expectations also with regards to behaviour and standards, who is passionate about the students we work with, we will be looking forward to your application.

Further details about the role

The closing date for receipt of fully completed application forms is midday on Monday 9th November 2026.

The Academy reserves the right to interview earlier should suitable candidates apply.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Cowplain School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.