Teacher of Science

Initio Learning Trust; Hillbutts; On-site; GBP 31,650 - 49,084; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art facilities

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive school community

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne is seeking a Teacher of Science (Physics or Chemistry) to join our dynamic team from September 2025. The role offers the chance to teach across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 in a thriving department.

We provide a well-resourced science area with modern facilities and a supportive school community. Applications from ECT colleagues are welcomed, with a competitive salary and opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• An awareness of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction.
• An understanding of key substantive and disciplinary concepts in science.
• Awareness of concepts from Walkthru or Teach Like a Champion.

Responsibilities

• Teach science across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, with Physics or Chemistry focus.
• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in a well-resourced department.
• Contribute to assessment strategies, workload wellbeing and CPD.

Skills

Rosenshine principles

Science concepts

Walkthru/Teach Like a Champion

Job description

Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a Teacher of Science (Physics or Chemistry) to join our fantastic team in September 2025.

Actual Salary £31,650 - £49,084 per annum (M1 to UP3).

We are on a journey of rapid improvement and want inquisitive, positive, dynamic and resilient colleagues to join our excellent science department. Our thriving department is well-resourced and offers the opportunity to teach across all Key Stages.

Applications from ECT colleagues are welcomed.

Qualifications

• An awareness of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
• An understanding of key substantive and disciplinary concepts in science
• An awareness of some of the concepts explored in Tom Sherrington’s ‘Walkthru’ series or Doug Lemov’s ‘Teach Like a Champion’ series.

Benefits

• Centralised curriculum and behaviour systems which enable you to focus on your core purpose: teaching excellent lessons
• Highly motivated and ambitious students
• Teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Assessment strategies which support wellbeing and workload
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• An opportunity to join a dedicated team of supportive staff
• A positive, supportive community of staff, LSC members, the Trust and parents
• An exciting modern school with state-of-the-art facilities
• The starting salary is negotiable for exceptional candidates.

Contact

For any further information please contact Cheri Draga or Katie Wareham on Tel no, or by emailing.

Location

Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne, coeducational Church of England comprehensive upper school within the Initio Learning Trust.