Teacher of Science

Devon County Council; Alfington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in England is seeking an enthusiastic science teacher to join a supportive department. The role involves teaching A Level and GCSE science, with a focus on creating engaging lessons. Candidates with specialisms in Chemistry and/or Physics are encouraged to apply. The position offers opportunities for extra-curricular participation and strong support for early-career teachers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of students in a well-resourced environment.

Benefits

Strong support program for teachers

Extra-curricular opportunities

Engaging work environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and engaging teacher of science.
• Ability to deliver A Level teaching.
• Experience in pastoral care and extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Join a strong teaching team to deliver engaging science lessons.
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities like Science Club.
• Support students in developing their skills through various opportunities.

Skills

Enthusiastic teaching style

Ability to teach A Level and GCSE

Passion for science education

Education

Qualified teacher status

Specialism in Chemistry and/or Physics

Job description

A mindbogglingly good, state comprehensive. Proving that consistent, well‑managed, well‑resourced, well‑delivered and kind education for all can, and does, make a difference to a community. (The Good Schools Guide, 2025)

The King's School is an 11-18 comprehensive school, which takes great pride in the promotion of excellence in teaching and learning, pastoral care and extra‑curricular activities. Our core purpose of ‘Achievement for All’ encourages every student to develop their skills, interests and talents, not just through academic achievement but also through a rich variety of enrichment opportunities including house competitions, extra‑curricular clubs, trips and visits.

For September 2026, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic science teacher to join our team. A Level teaching will be available for a suitably qualified candidate in their specialism. We welcome applications from all subject specialisms, but a Chemistry and/or Physics specialism would be an advantage. We aim to have teachers primarily teach in their specialism at A Level and GCSE and all sciences at KS3. It is important to us to have an enthusiastic and engaging teacher of science who will join and enrich our strong teaching team. The extra‑curricular provision is also very strong with a thriving and successful Science Club, a F1 in Schools group, as well as a host of ‘gifted and talented’ activities and curriculum‑based trips and visits.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a very experienced and supportive department with a commitment to deliver practical science. Due to the success of the subject at key stage 4 and key stage 5, a desire to develop the ability to deliver science at A Level would be an advantage. We offer a very strong support programme for teachers who are starting their career and working towards ECT status or returning to teaching after a break.