Teacher of Science

Twynham Learning; Ashington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Twynham Learning is seeking an enthusiastic Science teacher to join our high-performing department at Poole High School. We welcome applicants with specialisms in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or a combination, to help drive attainment across KS3 to KS5.

The post starts January 2027 (subject to pre-start checks) on a permanent, full-time basis with a Main/Upper Pay Scale salary (£32,916–£51,048). The role reports to the Director of Science and offers opportunities for collaboration, CPD, and

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in science through effective schemes of work and resources.
• Participate in the whole-school CPD programme and share best practice with colleagues.
• Contribute to whole-school activities and events.
• Be involved in clubs and activities within the science department.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with safeguarding policies.

Job description

Vacancy details

• Start date: January 2027 (subject to pre-start checks)
• Contract term: Permanent
• Working hours: Full-time
• Pay scale: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale
• Salary range (per annum): £32,916 to £51,048
• With a pay award pending
• Location: Poole High School
• Key Stages
  • Key Stage 3
  • Key Stage 4
  • Key Stage 5
• Reports to: Director of Science
• Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)?: Yes

About the post

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and driven Science teacher to join our high-performing, forward-thinking and cohesive department. We are considering all applicants for specialisms in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or a combination of these.

Science is a thriving and successful subject area, and the individual sciences are popular electives at both GCSE and A-Level. The science team is large yet tight-knit and benefits from co-located, subject-specific laboratories that enable effective collaboration with departmental colleagues. We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students achieve positive outcomes. You will work with the Director of Science and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department and the school as a whole.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity:

• To plan and deliver high-quality lessons in your subject through our highly effective schemes of work and lesson resourcing.
• To proactively participate in our whole-school CPD programme to continually develop and sharpen your practice, and to take pride in sharing your strong practice with colleagues.
• To contribute to whole school activities and events
• To be engaged in the wider curricular offer for students, through being involved in clubs and activities, particularly those in the subject area.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

What we can offer you

• Disruption-free learning and a 'warm-strict' behaviour system
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
• The opportunity to teach up to A Level
• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback - no onerous marking policies
• A centralised homework system at KS3 - you do not need to mark KS3 homework
• Centralised detentions, including homework detentions (you do not need to organise/chase at all)
• No formal graded lesson observations - just ongoing 'no-stakes' feedback, helping you to continuously develop
• Professional development that is continuous and based upon national research schools
• A culture of engaged learners - leaving you free to teach high-quality lessons
• Comprehensive induction process with ongoing support from a dedicated induction co-ordinator
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• A school and trust with the scale and structure to maximise opportunities and career progression
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free and easy on-site parking

Who we are looking for

• Are an inspirational and skilled teacher of science
• Are committed to improving your pedagogical practices
• Are aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities

Our employee values

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Job description

Location: Poole High School, Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BW