Teacher of Science - Permanent

Teaching Vacancies; Ottery St Mary; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A state comprehensive school in Ottery St Mary is seeking an enthusiastic Science Teacher to join their team in September 2026. The position primarily involves teaching A Level and GCSE science while fostering a supportive learning environment. Candidates with a specialism in Chemistry and/or Physics are encouraged to apply. Strong support for early career teachers and engaging extra-curricular activities, including a Science Club, are part of the school’s commitment to excellence in education.

Benefits

Strong support programme for new teachers

Engaging extra-curricular activities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic teacher with a specialization in Chemistry and/or Physics is preferred.
• Experience in delivering practical science at A Level would be an advantage.
• Must engage students and contribute to a supportive teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science primarily at A Level and GCSE, alongside all sciences at KS3.
• Participate in extra-curricular activities such as the Science Club.
• Contribute to the development of the science curriculum.

Skills

Engagement

Ability to teach Science at A Level

Communication

Experience with extra-curricular activities

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Relevant subject degree

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

For September 2026, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic science teacher to join our team. A Level teaching will be available for a suitably qualified candidate in their specialism. We welcome applications from all subject specialisms, but a Chemistry and/or Physics specialism would be an advantage. We aim to have teachers primarily teach in their specialism at A Level and GCSE and all sciences at KS3. It is important to us to have an enthusiastic and engaging teacher of science who will join and enrich our strong teaching team. The extra-curricular provision is also very strong with a thriving and successful Science Club, a F1 in Schools group, as well as a host of ‘gifted and talented’ activities and curriculum-based trips and visits.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a very experienced and supportive department with a commitment to deliver practical science. Due to the success of the subject at key stage 4 and key stage 5, a desire to develop the ability to deliver science at A Level would be an advantage. We offer a very strong support programme for teachers who are starting their career and working towards ECT status or returning to teaching after a break.

What the school offers its staff

“A mindbogglingly good, state comprehensive. Proving that consistent, well-managed, well-resourced, well-delivered and kind education for all can, and does, make a difference to a community.” (The Good Schools Guide, 2025)

The King's School is an 11‑18 comprehensive school, which takes great pride in the promotion of excellence in teaching and learning, pastoral care and extra-curricular activities. Our core purpose of 'Achievement for All' encourages every student to develop their skills, interests and talents, not just through academic achievement but also through a rich variety of enrichment opportunities including house competitions, extra-curricular clubs, trips and visits.

Further details about the role

Please contact Mrs. Pocock at [e-mail] for further details or see our website and apply online. The closing date is 09:00 on Monday 26th January 2026. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd February 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

When applying for the role, it is important that you refer to the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the DBS Disclosure Policy, which can be found on our website (About Us – Policy Documents). We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of students so all staff are enhanced DBS checked.