Teacher of Science

The Priory School is a thriving learning community which seeks to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Science. We are looking for an innovative teacher who will inspire, motivate and bring a passion for their subject to the learning experiences of our students.

The successful candidate will:

• have an expert knowledge of the process of learning and effective pedagogy;
• be well-informed in (and possibly contribute to) current educational research;
• be an innovative and creative thinker;
• be solutions focussed in their approach to challenges;
• understand how to affect change;
• demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills;
• show enthusiasm, common sense and good humour;
• embody the school’s values of Responsibility, Respect and Resilience;
• have the desire to progress further in their career; and
• have the ability to make a difference to staff and students.

We will provide you with the right balance of support, challenge and stimulation for both job satisfaction and career development.

The Priory School: 

• is oversubscribed;
• has happy, disciplined students who are eager to achieve their best;
• has a well-qualified, hard-working and committed staff who enjoy working at the school;
• has students who all have a Chromebook;
• promotes learning outside the classroom though our TPS Award and DofE programme;
• has a Specialist Resource Provision hub for students with SLCN & ASD;
• is committed to innovation and excellence;
• actively promotes staff wellbeing; 
• works in a well-established and successful sixth form consortium; 
• retained Ofsted Good in October 2022; 
• has undergone a £6 million facilities upgrade; and
• is situated on a modern, attractive greenbelt campus in Hitchin with excellent transport links to London, Cambridge and beyond.