Teacher of Science

Ditton Park Academy; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pastoral TLR £3,000 p.a.

Job summary

Ditton Park Academy invites applications for a Teacher of Science. The post offers MPS-UPS with an additional Pastoral TLR of £3,000 per annum for the right candidate. Start date January 2027 on a full-time basis, with a commitment to safeguarding and high standards of education.

The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher educated to degree level, an excellent communicator, and a promoter of pupil wellbeing and progression. Interviews in October 2026.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with degree-level education.
• Able to provide high-quality education and raise standards.
• Committed to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality science teaching to a diverse cohort.
• Put students first, raise standards and transform lives.
• Support wellbeing, behaviour and progress of students in the year group.
• Potentially take on Pastoral TLR (2ic) for Year 10 or Year 11 alongside the Head of Year.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Classroom practitioner

Advocate for young people

Professional growth

Education

Degree-level qualified teacher

Job description

Teacher of Science

Salary: MPS - UPS

(Pastoral TLR of £3,000 per annum for the Right Candidate)

Closing Date: 10am, Friday 9 October 2026

Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 12 October 2026

Start date: January 2027

This is an exciting time to be joining our Academy as we continue our journey towards excellence in everything we do. This post is instrumental in achieving our vision over the coming years whilst responding to ever-changing educational issues.

The successful candidate must be able to provide an excellent level of education, put students first, raise standards and transform lives. Our approach to school improvement is undertaken through close working relationships and ongoing challenge and support.

You must have high expectations for all, be an excellent teacher/communicator and be committed to supporting every student.

For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to take on a Pastoral TLR as Second in Charge (2ic) of Year 10 or Year 11, working alongside the Head of Year to support the wellbeing, behaviour and progress of students in the year group.

DPA offers a truly comprehensive and inclusive education, serving a vibrant and diverse community with 1,150 students aged 11 to 18. The Academy provides high-quality continuous professional development and learning opportunities.

You will have a relentless focus on the quality of learning, ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of education and inspiring learners to develop a passion for knowledge.

The ideal candidate will be:

• a qualified teacher educated to degree level
• a passionate classroom practictioner
• an advocate for young people
• committed to their own professional growth
• innovative, creative, resilient, and dynamic
• an excellent communicator who has a positive attitude to life and work

Experienced colleagues need to be able to demonstrate impact in their current role

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or if we find a suitable candidate from early applications.

Ditton Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks regarding suitability to work with children.