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Science Teacher

Science Teacher

The Blandford School

Dorset

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
23 February 2020

Job overview

Science Teacher 

Full and Part time options available

Required for September 2020 – or earlier

The Blandford School is a successful school with high aspirations for our students and is situated in the beautiful county of Dorset, 30 minutes from the beaches of Poole and Bournemouth and 40 minutes from the New Forest National Park. 

With outstanding modern facilities and inspirational and dedicated staff where students are progressing above the national average and significantly above in Science, we seek to appoint an ambitious and creative teacher to join our Science Faculty. All Science specialisms will be considered and there is the opportunity to teach at all key stages within your specialism. The Blandford School has created a supportive and dynamic environment and has a proven track record for developing and retaining our colleagues into further leadership roles.

This role would suit both a teacher with experience or those new to the profession, who would relish joining a supportive and forward-thinking school and a department with a passion for Teaching and Learning. 

The successful applicant will be working within a very successful Science faculty, boasting the best overall performance in the school and amongst all Science departments in Dorset when measuring by progress and attainment. Progress 8 Scores for all the Science courses offered are very strong as is A Level performance. 

For more information, please contact: Yasmin Haymonds, Head of Faculty – yhaymonds@blandfordschool.org.uk

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 23rd February 2020 

INTERVIEW DATE: Week beginning 2nd March 


The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and acceptable references. All applications must be made on Dorset County Council’s application form.  CV applications will not be considered.


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About The Blandford School

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+44 1258 451121

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Our school is a vibrant 11-18 secondary school located on the north bank of the River Stour, close to Blandford Forum town centre.  The school is committed to enabling every student to fulfil their potential.  We are ambitious for our students and we encourage them to aspire. 

We are proud of our students and of our position at the heart of the community.  Staff and students treat each other with respect.  Students feel safe and enjoy being at the school.   

The Blandford School has a comprehensive CPD programme, and a proven record of developing staff into middle and senior leadership roles.  Newly Qualified Teachers are mentored, and supported by an intensive induction programme.   

The school has seen the completion of a £14m capital project, with the final phase being the installation of a full-sized, floodlit artificial grass football pitch.  We are extremely proud of our facilities, which include some of the finest sports facilities in the state sector, and a thriving extra-curricular provision.  There are regular overseas trips run by our Humanities, PE and Community Sports and Performing and Creative Arts Faculties, and staff are always encouraged to introduce exciting new trips.   

Blandford Forum is located in the heart of beautiful rural Dorset, a stone’s throw from the Jurassic Coast and the award-winning beaches of Bournemouth and Poole, within half an hour of the New Forest and good links to regional airports and seaports with regular services to the Channel Islands and Continent.    

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