Teacher of Science (Prep School)

The Boarding Schools' Association; North Norfolk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in North Norfolk is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join their dynamic Prep School team. The candidate should have strong knowledge of Chemistry and a passion for practical, hands-on teaching for KS2 and KS3. This role offers an exciting opportunity to design engaging learning experiences within a creative curriculum framework, integrating science across various subjects. Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and child protection policies.

Qualifications

• Innovative and enthusiastic individual required for teaching Science.
• Experience in teaching at KS2 and KS3 level is preferred.
• Be prepared to embrace new teaching methodologies and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a forward-thinking curriculum in Science.
• Design engaging learning experiences connecting scientific principles.
• Collaborate with other subjects to promote STEAM education.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Chemistry

Passion for practical, hands-on science teaching

Collaborative skills across subjects

Job description

Closing Date: 9 January 2026
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Salary: Gresham's Academic Pay Structure - to be discussed at interview
Employment Term: Full TimePermanent

The Prep school have a fantastic opportunity awaiting an innovative and enthusiastic Teacher of Science, willing to join a strong dynamic team.

Gresham’s offer a rare opportunity where children can join us at our Nursery and Pre-Prep School from the age of 2 and continue with their education at our Prep and Senior Schools to the age of 18. Founded in 1555 and located in the heart of North Norfolk, Gresham’s is a thriving co-educational school set across 300 acres of countryside, just minutes from award-winning beaches and areas of natural beauty.

We are seeking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our dynamic Prep School team. This is an exciting opportunity to work under the leadership of the Head of STEAM and Science, contributing to a forward-thinking curriculum that places creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving at its heart.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of Chemistry and a passion for practical, hands‑on science teaching at KS2 and KS3. They will embrace the integration of Science within a wider STEAM framework, collaborating across subjects—including humanities, arts, drama, music, and languages—to design engaging learning experiences that connect scientific principles to engineering challenges and broader cultural contexts.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this role are clearly outlined in the recruitment pack, please make yourself aware of these as you consider applying for this post.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the role, please visit our website where you will find an application form and further information.

Our recruitment team can also be reached by telephone on 01263 714623 or by emailing [e-mail]

Interviews

W/C 19 th January 2026

Required for

September 2026

Please note: we reserve the right to appoint to the post up to and including the closing date

Gresham’s is proud of its exemplary approach to the safeguarding of its children and conduct a robust recruitment process. Applicants are expected to engage fully with the requirements of this process. An offer to join the School is made subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check along with clearance on all other relevant safeguarding and child protection requirements.