Teacher of Science

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Fareham is seeking a passionate Teacher of Science to inspire students in Years 7-11. This part-time role involves delivering engaging lessons, contributing to pastoral care, and participating in extracurricular activities. The successful candidate will hold QTS and a good honours degree, and will be dedicated to student development and high educational standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Teacher’s Pension

Free lunch during Term Time

School holidays and public holidays

Free parking on site

School fee discount

Exclusive third-party discounts

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and knowledgeable science teacher.
• Passion for practical, engaging teaching.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and challenge students across Years 7–11.
• Deliver engaging, hands-on science lessons.
• Contribute to the pastoral life of the school.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Good Honours Degree

QTS

Job description

About the School-Meoncross
A child's educational journey should be as unique as they are. We pride ourselves on our holistic approach whereby every child has the individual attention they need to thrive and succeed both in and out of the classroom. At Meoncross, every child is safe to say ‘I can be the best possible ME’.

We are very proud to be a through school for children aged 2.5 - 16 years, meaning we can welcome children into our school at any point in their educational journey. This could be at a natural key stage transition point such as starting 'big school' in Reception, Juniors in Year 3, or Upper School in Year 7, or anything in between.

Academic achievement is high, but so is our focus on wellbeing, as we know that happy children are high achieving children. We nurture our pupils and develop the characteristics and qualities we know they will need to build bright futures.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experiencedTeacher of Science to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role
As a Teacher of Science, you will inspire and challenge students across Years 7–11, with the possibility of teaching Years 5 and 6. You'll deliver engaging, hands-on lessons that combine practical experiments with strong theoretical foundations. You will plan collaboratively, set ambitious learning targets, and create a purposeful classroom environment that promotes curiosity and achievement. You'll monitor progress, provide detailed feedback, and maintain strong communication with parents. In addition to your teaching duties, you'll contribute to the pastoral life of the school, possibly serving as a form tutor, and support the wider aims of the department and school through extracurricular activities and departmental development.

This is a part-time 0.8 FTE, permanent position with a September 2025 start date.

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Who we are looking for:
You are an enthusiastic and knowledgeable science teacher with a passion for practical, engaging teaching. You hold QTS and a good honours degree, and you're confident using data to inform progress. You’re a clear communicator who works well in a team and values high standards of professionalism and pastoral care. You’re flexible, organised, and ready to contribute beyond the classroom—including clubs and school events. With a commitment to safeguarding and a genuine interest in students’ development, you’ll bring energy, creativity, and dedication to our dynamic school community.

Benefits at Cognita
•Competitive salary of up to £42,780 FTE (actual based on 0.8 FTE – up to £34,224) depending upon qualifications and experience
•Teacher’s Pension
•Free lunch provided during Term Time
•School holidays and public holidays
•Free parking on site (subject to availability)
•School fee discount
•Exclusive third-party discounts
•Professional Development

How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 31 May 2025 .

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.