Teacher of Science

Teaching Vacancies; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading girls' grammar school in Bournemouth is searching for a Teacher of Science on a permanent, full-time basis. This role requires teaching all Science disciplines at Key Stage 3 and either Biology or Chemistry to A Level. The school offers a supportive environment with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development opportunities. Candidates, including ECTs, are encouraged to apply promptly as interviews may occur ahead of the closing date.

Benefits

Extensive CPD programme

Teacher pension scheme

14% PPA time

Access to wellbeing resources

Free use of a new gym

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach all Science disciplines at Key Stage 3.
• Ideal for both experienced candidates and ECTs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Teach all Science disciplines at Key Stage 3.
• Teach either Biology or Chemistry to A Level.
• Support and inspire students in their learning journey.

Skills

Inspiring teaching

Ability to teach Biology or Chemistry to A Level

Experience with Key Stage 3 Science

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bournemouth School for Girls is an 11-18 selective girls’ Grammar School and Sixth Form in the heart of Bournemouth. BSG currently has c.1300 students on roll which includes those in our Sixth Form. It provides students with extensive academic and extra-curricular activities from Year 7 to Year 13 (the majority of students remain in the school for 6th form study). The school is academically successful and always ranks highly in comparison tables such as the Sunday Times Parent Power Survey. The school was inspected by Ofsted in May 2024 and judged to be outstanding in all areas. The inspectors summarised the ethos and atmosphere of the school as follows; “Bournemouth School for Girls is a joyous place. Pupils flourish academically and socially. They are passionate about their learning and embrace the multitude of wider development opportunities that the school provides.”

The school’s vision is: ‘The Best for Our Students, The Best from Our Students’ and the curriculum in place ensures that students are provided with the best opportunities to prepare them for their future.

We are seeking a Teacher of Science to join our school on a permanent, full time basis. This will provide an exciting opportunity to help build upon the existing high standards of our Science Department. The successful candidate will teach all Science disciplines at Key Stage 3 and be able to teach either Biology or Chemistry to A Level.

The ideal candidate will be a teacher who can inspire and bring out the best in all our students. In addition to more experienced colleagues, this post is also suitable for ECTs.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to interview and / or appoint strong candidates prior to the closing date.

Closing date: Monday 26 January, 9am

Interview date: wક્રમ Monday 2 February

What the school offers its staff

• Friendly staff and commitment from staffing body and SLT to promoting and supporting staff wellbeing
• Able, motivated and polite students who are a privilege to teach
• Extensive CPD programme (for ECTs and experienced staff) to support individual professional development
• Provision of a teaching base/own classroom, where possible, if full time
• Teacher pension scheme
• 14% PPA time (FTE) compared to national minimum of 10% for all staff. (ECTs would still receive their PPA allocation on top of this)
• Access to wellbeing resources, discounts and other special offers for services
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits such as cycle to work, gym, technology, mobile phones, and workplace nursery
• Opportunity to work with other colleagues and students in delivering extra-curricular activities (lunch provided if you do)
• Student data targets are not part of appraisal rõ-management
• Well-resourced departments
• Free use of a new and highly equipped gym (conditions apply)
• Free parking on site, including bays for electric car charging
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Bournemouth School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.