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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

The Bulmershe School

Wokingham

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
10 May 2023

Job overview

Classroom Teacher of Science

  • Permanent
  • Full time
  • Flexible Working options available
  • Salary: ECT/MPS/UPS - depending on experience
  • To start as soon as possible


The Bulmershe School are looking to employ an enthusiastic and talented teacher of Science to join our thriving Science department. Our ideal candidate would have a genuine love of all science subjects with a proven record of excellent standards. Candidates wishing to apply should have a passion for their subject and the ability to teach to GCSE and Advanced level. Due to the supportive culture at The Bulmershe, this post may be suitable for an ECT who feels they are ready to nurture intellectual curiosity and stretch our students to be the best they can be.

If you have the scientific knowledge we need and are looking to develop your career in a supportive and progressive environment, we would welcome an application from you. 

The Bulmershe School are looking to employ an enthusiastic and talented teacher of Science to join our thriving Science department. Our ideal candidate would have a genuine love of all science subjects with a proven record of excellent standards. Candidates wishing to apply should have a passion for their subject and the ability to teach to GCSE and Advanced level. Due to the supportive culture at The Bulmershe, this post may be suitable for an ECT who feels they are ready to nurture intellectual curiosity and stretch our students to be the best they can be.

The Bulmershe Science Department provides a high standard of teaching across all the scientific disciplines. Our diverse and inclusive school means that we can offer you a varied, vibrant and rewarding working environment. Our teaching staff are supported by a dedicated and experienced team of technicians and as a department we have regular opportunities to share best practice and undertake development training.

Specific duties and responsibilities

  • Teach KS3 Science Lessons
  • Teach AQA GCSE Science
  • Teach Edexcel A-Level Science
  • Pro-active lesson planning and marking
  • Responsible for the learning and achievement of all students in your classes, ensuring equality of opportunity for all
  • Responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct
  • Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
  • To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
  • To provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth for all students.
  • To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, and relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in all assigned classes and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
  • To take an active role in the school’s extended learning through involvement in extra-curricular activities and the school’s specialisms.
  • Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of students


The ideal candidate will

  • be able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential
  • be someone who has, or aspires to have, a measurable impact as an individual teacher and throughout the school
  • be committed to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school
  • be responsible for the learning and achievement of all students in your classes, ensuring equality of opportunity for all
  • be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct
  • treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position


Why join The Bulmershe School

  • This is an outstanding opportunity to join a thriving, creative and nationally recognised, 11-18, community school with an excellent reputation.
  • Excellent CPD opportunities through our networks with other schools and our in-house training
  • You will be joining a vibrant and positive team of subject specialists
  • Additional opportunities to lead extra-curricular or pastoral clubs if desired


We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference. To find out more about The Bulmershe School and this specific opportunity, please take a look at the attached vacancy pack. We look forward to your application.

How to Apply

  1. If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working – call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
  2. Ready to apply? Please complete our application form (CVs will not be accepted)
  3. Email your application and equal opportunities form to the Assistant School Business Manager, Ms Bagley: vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk


The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.

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About The Bulmershe School

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The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the Woodley community. We are a mixed, Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of 1,500 students aged between 11 and 18, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

We take enormous pride in our caring reputation and anyone who joins our team should be committed to achieving high levels of responsibility, mutual respect and resilience within the safe and nurturing environment of our school community. 

The community school was established in 1964 and at present, has around 1,500 students on the roll with 250 pupils enrolled in our growing sixth form.

Headteacher

Amanda Woodfin

Values and Vision

The Bulmershe School is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community where we want students to be happy, self-confident and ambitious thinkers. When students move onto the next exciting stage we want them to be well prepared for life in the 21st Century.

We strive for our vision through students being challenged by remarkable teachers that inspire learners with the love of their subjects and whom encourage curiosity. Our challenging curriculum is strengthened by a broad range of enrichment opportunities which allows each learner to develop their own personal interests and academic potential.

Ofsted report

“Students make good progress overall. The standards they attain in English, mathematics, science and a range of other subjects are at, or above, the national average. The school is improving quickly. Teaching is good and sometimes outstanding. Lessons are well planned and paced so that students are engaged in their learning. Students’ behaviour, both in lessons and around the school, is very good. Students’ very positive attitudes to learning contribute to their good progress in lessons. The school is a harmonious community with good relationships between students and staff. Students feel very safe and the school promotes their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development well.”

View The Bulmershe School’s latest Ofsted report

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