Teacher of Science

Sir Harry Smith Community College; Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Sir Harry Smith Community College is seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Science to start January 2027. You will deliver Science at Key Stage 3 and 4 and, ideally, at Key Stage 5.

The college welcomes applications from experienced teachers and ECTs and offers excellent professional development and support. The college is part of the Aspire Learning Trust in Whittlesey, serving the local community with a traditional yet innovative approach to teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• An excellent track record of raising attainment.
• Proven ability and enthusiasm to motivate students and staff.
• The ability to support and raise the expectations and aspirations of students of all abilities.
• A desire to share experiences and good practice with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Science at Key Stage 3 and 4 (and ideally at Key Stage 5).
• Inspire and support students to achieve high standards in science.
• Be a classroom practitioner who fosters safety, discipline and respect.
• Contribute to the Trust’s Professional development culture and collaboration.

Skills

Raising attainment

Motivating students

Raising aspirations

Sharing practice

Job description

Teacher of Science

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment history references.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Science to start January 2027. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspirational classroom practitioner to deliver Science at Key Stage 3 and 4 and ideally, but not essential, at Key Stage 5. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs and can offer excellent professional development, guidance and support.

The successful candidate will have:

• An excellent track record of raising attainment;
• Proven ability and enthusiasm to motivate students and staff;
• The ability to support and raise the expectations and aspirations of students of all abilities;
• A desire to share experiences and good practice with colleagues.

Sir Harry Smith Community College is an 11-18 Academy, proud of its traditional values and innovative approaches to Teaching and Learning and its standards of discipline and respect. The College serves the market town of Whittlesey, seven miles outside of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. The College is part of the Aspire Learning Trust working together with Park Lane and New Road Primary Schools, also in Whittlesey, to help every child achieve their full potential, to prepare them for their next educational steps, to teach them kindness and respect for all and to equip them to play a full satisfying role in society.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mrs S Marsh, Head of Science on 01733 703991 or [e-mail].

Application deadline is Midday Tuesday 20th October 2026. (We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we consider that we have received an appropriate number of suitable candidates for the post).

Applicants are thanked for their interest in Sir Harry Smith Community College. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date.