ECT Science Teachers

ECT Science Teachers at Wildern School

Wildern Secondary School is a large secondary school in Hedge End, Southampton and we are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, creative ECT Science Teachers join our Science department. We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School.

The successful candidates would be given excellent career development opportunities.  We are pleased to extend an invitation to prospective candidates to visit our school and learn more about the opportunities we offer. This visit will provide a comprehensive view of our facilities, culture, and the positive impact we aim to make in education. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school please do so by emailing hr@raiseeducationtrust.org

Early Career Teacher Provision at Wildern School

Here at Wildern School we recognise that high quality mentoring and professional development in the first years of your teaching journey provide the foundation for a successful and rewarding career in teaching. By providing all Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with a bespoke school led programme, you will develop all the knowledge, skills and experience needed to become an outstanding practitioner and most importantly have a positive impact on the progress and development of students in your classroom. Each school follows their own bespoke and skilfully plan curriculum.

Embarking on your journey as an early career teacher at Wildern School means you benefit from being part of the RAISE Education Trust which provides you with the additional opportunity of being surrounded by a community of expert, committed and passionate teachers and leaders, who alongside your dedicated mentor will be able to support and guide you.

Our ethos as a Trust is encompassed in our values of Care, Opportunity, and Quality which is true for both students and staff. There is a wealth of opportunities for all the staff who work across the Trust and for an ECT you could not wish for a better environment to begin your teaching career journey.

Whilst Wildern School is part of RAISE Education Trust, each school within the trust follows their own bespoke, resourced and skilfully planned curriculum.

We strive for quality in everything that we do so if you are successful in joining us we will expect you to actively engage with the advice and feedback from your mentor and other members of staff and be committed to your professional development.

Your first year as a teacher is hugely exciting and full of potential so it is important to find a school which provides you with the right ECT programme. We believe this is us and so do these ECTs that have provided testimonials below.

More information about our bespoke school led ECT programme can be found at https://www.raiseeducationtrust.org/raise-forward-early-career-teachers-ect/

Ofsted 2024

Wildern School is recognised as a ‘Good’ school across all four areas in our recent Ofsted 2024 inspection. Please see the following quotes from our report.

• “Pupils are prepared well for life beyond school”. 
• “They achieve well across a range of academic and vocational subjects”. 
• “The school sets high expectations for pupils’ academic learning. This is mirrored by an emphasis on developing character and resilience”. 
• “The school provides a broad range of experiences to enhance pupils’ learning”.
• "Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit strongly from the opportunities the school provides”.

Benefits of working within the Science Department:

• Very supportive, friendly and passionate team of 17 Science teachers of all experience levels, who specialise in a variety of disciplines and are keen to share their knowledge and resources with each other.
• A dedicated Core Progress assistant who works solely within the Science department to support students and staff.
• A dedicated team of 5 technicians who work collaboratively within the department to ensure students are able to experience a vast range of science practical lessons.
• 16 science laboratories, allowing teachers to have their own classroom, allowing staff a dedicated space as well as continuity with their classes.
• Science teachers teach across all disciplines, across a range of year groups and abilities, offering great professional development and allowing you to build great relationships with classes.
• 3 year KS4 that follows the AQA exam, where students either study Separate or Combined Science.
• Excellent record of GCSE results.
• A thoroughly planned and resourced curriculum across all year groups which builds a coherent and robust ‘5 year journey’ across the time students spend with us here at Wildern.
• The department runs a huge range of enrichment opportunities for students which you can get involved in, including; LEGOLAND, Kew Gardens and even a trip to Belgium Euro Space Centre.
• Opportunities to shape and contribute to our curriculum which we evaluate and reflect on continually as a team.
• Opportunities to develop CPD through curriculum meetings and workshops with the team as well as whole school twilights. 
• Great access to ICT facilities

Benefits of working for our trust include: 

• Helping to shape the futures of children in our community
• Welcoming, supportive, friendly and sociable colleagues
• An amazing competitive salary
• Excellent Professional Development with a high quality CPD program
• Many opportunities for career progression
• An amazing rate for staff membership at our modern on-site Leisure Centre
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Free large on-site car park
• Good transport links
• Workplace Pension Scheme including enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Midday Monday 10th February 2025.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.