Teacher of PSHE at The Marlborough Science Academy

The Marlborough Science Academy; St Albans; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marlborough Science Academy in St Albans invites applications for a Teacher of PSHE on a fixed-term contract from 1 January 2027 to 20 July 2027. You will join a thriving faculty and deliver engaging PSHE lessons to pupils aged 11–19, contributing to a supportive school ethos.

The school highlights strong staff wellbeing, opportunities for professional development and a calm, high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for their subject and strong teaching ability.
• Genuine regard and respect for young people.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Embrace school culture and ethos.

Responsibilities

• Teach PSHE to pupils aged 11–19.
• Contribute to a thriving Humanities/faculty culture.
• Engage in professional development and safeguarding activities.
• Support wellbeing and pastoral care as part of school duties.

Skills

Passion for PSHE

Love teaching

Student welfare

Professional development

Job description

About this Role

Teacher of PSHE

The MarlboroughScience Academy

St Albans HertsAL1 2QA

Salary according to Teacher PayScale

Full Time - Fixed Term contract

1st January 2027 until20th July 2027

We have an exciting opportunity foran Teacher of PSHE to develop their career at our hugely successful secondaryschool for 11-19 year olds. We have recently been awarded £2.4 million to develop our site in ouroversubscribed and popular school. You will be working in a thriving faculty,with a team of experienced, kind and supportive colleagues, and you will beteaching in a harmonious, modern andhighly thought of area within the school and given every opportunity to perfectyour craft as well as develop skills for your future. Our commitment to staffand student wellbeing is central in all we do, every day.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who:

• Haspassion for their subject and thoroughly enjoys their teaching
• Has agenuine regard and respect for young people
• Enjoysprofessional development
• Willembrace our culture and ethos which is important to us

Our school will provide:

• A strong,friendly Humanities faculty with a good track record in offering support
• A strongculture of professional development
• Afantastic group of students to teach and inspire
• Asuccessful and thorough induction programme
• Aschool committed to well-being and with work life balance

About the School: Shaping Futures

The Marlborough Science Academy is ahighly successful, mixed comprehensive school with a reputation for itsresilience, innovation and creativity. We do not believe in "glassceilings" or labelling students by targets; we believe that with extraordinaryteaching, no student is left behind and curiosity is the key.

Our Values & Ethos

Marlborough is a very special placedefinedby our "Values". As a Single Academy Trust, we sit at the heart of avibrant learning community in St Albans. We pride ourselves on our uniqueethos described by staff and student as being 'just like a family'. We are aschool that combines academic aspiration with a deep sense of care, inclusion,and opportunities for all.

• Dignity
• Kindness
• Compassion
• Courage
• Endeavour

If you like the sound of the above,we want to hear from you. We offer a fringe salary rate and continuous service recognition forcolleagues transferring from a school in the Herts LEA area. The schoolsupports and promotes the safeguarding of children and is an equalopportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview. Thisvacancy will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will require thecandidates to evidence the right to work in the UK. We may also carry outchecks on social media for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from theRehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

The closing date for applications is 2ndNovember 2026 with the interview date to be confirmed.

Prospective Candidates

We welcome visits!

Come and see our "exemplarybehaviour" and feel the warmth and friendliness for yourself. To arrange a visit, please contact Ann Tyson HR administrator on 01727 731 395 [email protected]

School Address:

The Marlborough Science Academy

Watling Street

St Albans AL1 2QA

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.themarlboroughscienceacademy.co.uk

The Marlborough Science Academy iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share thiscommitment.