Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Required for September 2025

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The successful candidate will share our vision and values of achieving excellence and our commitment to continuously improving the standards of teaching and learning in a dedicated and forward looking team of 9 teachers and 4 technicians. The Science department delivers Key Stage 3 Science over two years and Key Stage 4 over three years. Science teachers deliver lessons of all scientific disciplines to our students and frequent subject knowledge CPD sessions help us to collaborate and plan for this curriculum delivery.

We are looking for someone who:

●          Has a strong ethos of high achievement and success in Biology, Chemistry and Physics

●          Has the ability to plan and deliver lessons which will develop pupil’s skills, knowledge, understanding and their love for learning in the 21st century

●          Is skilled at fostering independent and collaborative student-led learning

●          Is willing to work with other skilled practitioners to develop new teaching, marking and assessment strategies using one to one devices.

The science team are an enthusiastic and committed team who pride themselves on not only delivering a dynamic curriculum, but also offering a range of extra-curricular Science & STEM opportunities to help foster a love of science and desire to learn. We have built a strong department which is dedicated to improving outcomes for students and to encourage more young people towards a STEM career. We have great facilities across nine spacious laboratories and our experienced technicians provide an outstanding support service to the team.

“Our ambition is to ensure every Priory student has an exceptional science education and an unparalleled learning experience in Science. Our science team is very proud of what we have achieved in recent years to improve the curriculum and future prospects for our students. Our students love science and we are looking for a new member of the team to contribute to our future success.” Alex Parker, Head of Faculty: Science, PE and Maths

If you can:

●          Inspire and innovate

●          Nurture and develop (yourself as well as others)

●          Create independent and resilient thinkers

●          Commit to, and raise further, high achievement and motivation

 Then we would love to hear from you, and in return we can offer:

Benefits of working at Priory School:

●          Access to free in-house and Bohunt Education Trust leadership and career development training programmes.

●          Access to a comprehensive discounts platform which will save you money on all manner of purchases, recreational activities, holidays and weekly shopping.

●          CPD Programme which is thoughtfully and carefully designed to consider the needs of both the curriculum and staff.

●          Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us. We offer a professional outsourced support & counselling service, calendar of optional fun social events, and a supportive, caring working environment.

 We will ensure that the successful candidate has:

●          Comprehensive induction, including a dedicated mentor if ECT

●          Support and development to achieve your career goals

●          Continuous professional learning, development and improvement including additional CPD non-contact periods on your timetable

 Priory School was inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 and received the following outcome:

●          The quality of education Good

●          Behaviour and attitudes Good

●          Personal development Outstanding

●          Leadership and management Outstanding

The inspection report noted that “The school is extremely well led and managed. Teachers are well supported by leaders, and they benefit from well-planned training that meets the needs of their pupils. The school and the trust work closely together and this strengthens what the school offers their pupils.”

Applicants are welcome to visit the school for a tour and to discuss the department/post with either the Headteacher, Head of Faculty or Curriculum Leader. 

Priory School has been at the heart of learning in Southsea for over 100 years and since 2015 we have been a proud member of the award winning Bohunt Education Trust (BET). If you are interested in pursuing a career in this vibrant, positive “can do” environment and feel that you have the enthusiasm and drive to make a real difference, then please apply for this truly rewarding opportunity, where together we can create the next generation of confident, independent, work-ready individuals.

Safeguarding Statement:

Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS check (including a self-disclosure form), online/social media checks and satisfactory references.