Job Description

Salary: Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe - Surrey) 34,398 - 52,490


Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

Headteacher - Aisleen Campbell

We are seeking a Teacher of Science to join our team at Epsom and Ewell High School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

Our teachers are responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class, ensuring equity of opportunity for all, achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. All teachers are required to carry out the professional duties and responsibilities of a schoolteacher as defined by 'Teachers' Standards' and set out in the current 'School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document'.

About Epsom and Ewell High School

Epsom and Ewell High School offers a supportive and vibrant learning environment where students thrive. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2022 and described as "no ordinary secondary school," we balance academic excellence with preparation for life beyond the curriculum.


Our student-led approach challenges learners to think deeply while our dedicated staff ensure they progress further than national averages. We're proud to be the UK's first recipient of the Schools Mental Health Gold Award, creating an environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.


Professional development is central to our success, with weekly training keeping teaching dynamic and relevant. We have a strong tradition of developing leaders from within, supported by robust in-house programs and a commitment to accelerated career progression at all levels.


At Epsom and Ewell High School, we nurture confident, ambitious students who embrace community, tolerance and high aspiration. Our ethos is simple: our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we truly believe every child can achieve.

Details

Position:

Teacher - Science Specialist

Contract:

Permanent, full time (part time appications welcome)

Start Date

: ASAP

Salary:

Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe - Surrey) 34,398 - 52,490

Responsible to:

Headteacher

Benefits

Generous workplace pension through TPS Condensed school year with two week half term in October Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes Free on-site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme Occupational sick pay

Key responsibilities include:

Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential Be aware of pupils' capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and where appropriate, lead the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN Support Arrangements

Requirements include:

Essential

Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

Desirable

Experience in coordinating a subject.

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:


Reflective, optimistic and aspirational Collaborative and innovative Committed, engaged and professional Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 10th October 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. 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. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Job specification

School

Epsom and Ewell High School

Location

Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Ewell, Surrey, KT19 9JW

School type

Secondary, Academies

Job Posted

26/09/2025

Role

Secondary Teacher

Subject

Science

Employment type

Full Time

Closing date

10/10/2025

Start date

ASAP

Job reference

SS/092025