Teacher of Science

St Peter's School; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter’s School in Huntingdon invites applications for a committed Teacher of Science. You will plan and deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, including practical work, helping students build confidence and a love of science.

The role is permanent, full-time, with start date January 2027 or sooner. We value curriculum knowledge, inclusive practice and a collaborative approach within the Science Faculty and wider school.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning in Science, enabling all students to make strong progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging Science lessons which meet the needs of students with a wide range of prior attainment and individual needs.
• Teach Science across Key Stages 3 and 4, preparing students effectively for internal and external assessments.
• Demonstrate secure subject and curriculum knowledge and communicate scientific ideas accurately and clearly.
• Use a range of teaching approaches to promote participation, independence, curiosity and a positive attitude towards Science.
• Provide appropriate challenge and support so that all students can access the curriculum and make progress.
• Make effective use of practical activities, demonstrations, modelling, technology and other resources to enhance students' understanding.
• Develop students' scientific literacy, numeracy, investigative skills, problem-solving and ability to analyse and evaluate scientific information.
• Promote the safe and responsible use of laboratory equipment and materials and follow departmental health and safety procedures at all times.
• Play an active role in the wider life of the school through involvement in extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that support students' personal development and broaden their experiences beyond the Science curriculum.

Job description

THE VACANCY

Salary: MPS/UPS.

Contract: Permanent. Full Time

Start date: January 2027 or sooner

Place of work: St Peters School, Huntingdon

Place of work:

Teaching is the most rewarding job in the world. We have the opportunity to change students’ lives for the better and you could make a positive impact at St Peter’s School.

We are looking for someone committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning in Science, enabling all students to make strong progress and develop their scientific knowledge, skills, curiosity and confidence.

The postholder will contribute fully to the work of the Science Faculty and the wider school, supporting a culture of high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement. They will deliver engaging and appropriately challenging lessons, including purposeful practical work, and help students understand the relevance of science to everyday life, further study and future careers.

The Teacher of Science will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging Science lessons which meet the needs of students with a wide range of prior attainment and individual needs.
• Teach Science across Key Stages 3 and 4, preparing students effectively for internal and external assessments.
• Demonstrate secure subject and curriculum knowledge and communicate scientific ideas accurately and clearly.
• Use a range of teaching approaches to promote participation, independence, curiosity and a positive attitude towards Science.
• Provide appropriate challenge and support so that all students can access the curriculum and make progress.
• Make effective use of practical activities, demonstrations, modelling, technology and other resources to enhance students' understanding.
• Develop students' scientific literacy, numeracy, investigative skills, problem-solving and ability to analyse and evaluate scientific information.
• Promote the safe and responsible use of laboratory equipment and materials and follow departmental health and safety procedures at all times.
• Play an active role in the wider life of the school through involvement in extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that support students' personal development and broaden their experiences beyond the Science curriculum.

We are a forward thinking and rapidly improving school that is creating a legacy of learning for our community. Our students Learn, Aspire and Exceed as they work with our highly skilled teaching and associate staff supporting and guiding them. St Peter’s is part of The Cam Academy Trust which offers students and staff fantastic potential to collaborate, share and develop a wide range of teaching and learning across the schools in the trust. As a family of schools, we support, share and challenge each other to improve the future lives of all our young people.

We are based in Huntingdon, just 12 miles north of Cambridge with its own mainline station connecting with London in less than an hour.

For further details on our school please visit our website Home - St Peter's School.