Teacher Of Science (Specialism of Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

KS3 Science Teacher and KS4/5 Specialism in Chemistry, Physics or Biology at The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and fostering academic excellence within an inclusive nurturing environment? The Saint John Henry Newman School is a outstanding school in which to start your teaching career or develop your career further.

• Top 6% nationally of schools for progress 2024 – KS4 P8 +0.73.
• High academic achievement 2024 – KS4 Attainment 8 grade 5.68.
• July 2024 very successful ungraded Ofsted inspection.
•  A school where behaviour is excellent. Ofsted (July 2024) commented on our students ‘They are confident, courteous and their behaviour is exemplary’.
• High results in Science and a popular A level choice – at least two classes in each specialism.
• Excellent support in the Science Department – all teachers are subject specialists and there are shared resources.
• Continual commitment to CPD.
•  A school with a strong community as noted by Ofsted ‘a sixth-form student commented, ‘Whoever you are, wherever you come from and whatever you believe, you are given a warm welcome here.’ ‘
• In a recent staff survey 100% of staff agreed that they were proud to be a member of staff at the Saint John Henry Newman School.

We are looking to appoint an ECT or experienced teacher to teach KS3 Science and specialise in Biology, Chemistry or Physics for KS4 and KS5 for September 2025 (though we are open to earlier start dates). ECTs are welcome to commence their employment in June 2025 for a lengthened induction to the school. All teachers will be part of our intensive induction programme.

We fully embrace the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all sections of society and will consider flexible working.

The Saint John Henry Newman School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, the DBS and a ‘prohibition from teaching’ check. Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.