Teacher of Science (Chemistry Specialism)

The Cotswold Academy; Warmley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cotswold Academy in Gloucestershire is seeking a Teacher of Science with a Chemistry specialism to join our strong science team. The post is permanent, full-time (32.5 hours per week, term-time only) and aligned with the MPS/UPS pay scale.

The successful candidate will contribute to high standards of learning and achievement across key stages 3–5. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the chosen candidate will undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Job description

Teacher of Science (Chemistry Specialism)

The Cotswold Academy, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BD

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Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week, term time only

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

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What the school offers its staff

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Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Cotswold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, Governors, visitors and volunteers, to share the same commitment.

The Cotswold School in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, has earned an Ofsted outstanding school with a reputation as a popular and successful 11-18 comprehensive academy. It is an excellent place to teach, learn and develop; to share best practice and support the progression of fellow professionals and students.

Inclusive values

The values of friendship and knowledge, symbolised on our school badge, underpin all our learning and development activities and also ensure that we support the wellbeing of our students and staff. A non-selective school, we have a fabulous parent and carer community, who are supportive of and engaged with their children’s learning.

Thanks to excellent student outcomes, we have been named Comprehensive School of the Year in the South-West, 2025 in the influential Sunday Times Parent Power league tables. We have been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in the last four consecutive inspections.

Building the future

We continue to build on our success: we opened a Sixth Form centre in 2018 to support our thriving 16-18 provision; a fully refurbished theatre in 2019; and a £5.8 million 10-classroom space, new gymnasium and modernised science labs in 2021. Since September 2021, Year 7 student intake has increased by 30 places.

Outstanding learning and development

Our ethos is simple: a commitment to excellent teaching and aspiration, which drives progress and attainment. Children who learn with us thrive academically and personally, with opportunities to take part in a huge range of extra-curricular clubs; writing competitions and debates; performances; community fundraising; student leadership; and careers events.

Aspirations and destinations

The great majority of our students stay with us into the Sixth Form and progress, in many cases, to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, and a variety of other prestigious destinations.