Teacher of Science

Calthorpe Park School; Fleet; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Calthorpe Park School in Fleet, Hampshire is seeking a dynamic Teacher of Science to join our committed team. You will deliver engaging, high‑quality lessons across key stages KS3 and KS4, with a focus on student engagement and achievement.

A strong classroom practitioner who inspires curiosity and resilience is essential; the ability to teach Physics at KS4 would be advantageous but is not essential. Start date January 2027; permanent, full‑time contract on MPR/UPR.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS (or equivalent).
• Experience in secondary science teaching.
• Ability to teach Physics at KS4 is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Science lessons to KS3 and KS4.
• Assess and track pupil progress and attainment.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to safeguarding and school policies.

Skills

Science teaching

Classroom management

KS3 KS4 teaching

Physics (KS4)

Education

QTS

PGCE

Tools

Smartboards

Job description

# Teacher of ScienceEmployer: Calthorpe Park SchoolLocation: Fleet, HampshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: MPR/UPRPosted: 22nd September 2026Expires: 7th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 1st January 2027Job ID: 1575408Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates* Share :* Print**The School**Calthorpe Park School is a highly successful place to learn and grow. The school's recent growth has created many ongoing opportunities for staff to develop, enhance and advance their careers within the same institution.We pride ourselves on the excellence of our exam results but our ethos is to support all students to have the opportunity to succeed and the experience of success in a culture of respect, integrity, kindness, aspiration and resilience. These are the tenets of ‘The Calthorpe Way’. We aim to educate the whole child for the whole of their life by inspiring minds, shaping characters and nurturing futures.Our centralised disruption free learning behaviour policy insures calm and purposeful lessons for all our students and teachers.**Job/Person Summary**We wish to appoint a dynamic and committed Teacher of Science to join our team. As a teacher at CPS, you must be an excellent classroom practitioner with student learning and engagement at the core of your principles. You will also be able to inspire and enthuse our young people in their Science curriculum. The ability to teach Physics at KS4 would be an advantage, but is not essential.Start date: January 2027Salary: MPR/UPRWe reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria.Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.### AttachmentsEssential InformationScience Teacher job description September 2026Science department information### Safeguarding Statement:Calthorpe Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.