Job Description

The Petersfield School (TPS) Science Department is seeking to employ an enthusiastic and imaginative teacher to join our dedicated team. We are committed to improving student outcomes and maintaining the high standards of our challenging science curriculum. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of how students learn and a passion for inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Our department prides itself on its academic success. We currently enter 40% of each year group for separate sciences and consistently achieve results well above national averages. These outcomes reflect the dedication and expertise of our team of hard-working science specialists, who embrace a collaborative, initiative approach to teaching and learning. We are looking for a team player who is eager to share ideas and contribute to departmental projects that enhance the science experience for all students. At KS4, teachers primarily teach their specialism, while at KS3, they deliver lessons across all sciences.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with a supportive team of experienced teachers, reporting to a Head of Science, with support from a Deputy Head of Science, Lead Science Teacher and KS3 Coordinator, all overseen by a Head of Faculty. As part of the Bohunt Education Trust, you will also be part of a wider network of science educators, collaborating with colleagues across other schools to share best practices.

Main Purpose

To carry out the duties of a classroom teacher as outlined in the School Teachers' Pay & Conditions Documents.

To assist the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to deliver the school's policy in respect of legal, moral and educational obligations placed upon it by Education Acts.

Key Tasks

To teach across the full age and ability range

To support the work of the Head of Department in their drive to maintain an outstanding Science Department

To contribute to the development of schemes of work and resources for the Science department

To ensure that students' work is marked regularly and that they receive constructive feedback

To act as a pastoral tutor and be responsible for the academic and pastoral wellbeing of a group of students

To monitor student progress to ensure that expected progress of all students is achieved, or exceeded

To be responsible for a positive learning environment including displays, student handbooks and exercise books or folders

To attend various school meetings as required within directed time

To provide feedback to parents about their child's progress

To participate in Professional Development, maintaining a personal CPD record

To complete all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Principal or Line Manager

Additional Tasks

The Petersfield School teachers are expected to:

Contribute to extra-curricular and wider school activities

Support the work of the Bohunt Education Trust within The Petersfield School

Ensure that our most vulnerable students are fully supported to ensure that they fulfil their potential

Please visit our website for more information www.petersfieldschool.com (go to the 'About', then 'Vacancies' section) for an application form.

Completed applications or queries should be sent to recruitment@petersfieldschool.com

Closing date for applications:

17 October 2025

Interviews follow within the week.

Applicants are welcome to request a tour of the school prior to application, for further details please contact Matthew May mmay@petersfieldschool.com

Potential candidates are advised to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to interview at any time. Short-listed candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS checks, online/social media checks and satisfactory references.

Bohunt Education Trust 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,916.00-45,352.00 per year

Work Location: In person