Second in Science
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3DT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ae5c387e-129b-438f-8963-c9b2c043365d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
As a Second in Science you would be at the forefront of developing and sharing best practice in Science learning and teaching, as well as innovating to get the best out of the students and your department. Colfox’s focus is developing teaching and learning strategies that make a real difference to students’ engagement and progress. We believe that action based research is the key to improving teaching and the learning experience of our students and as the Second in Science you would lead one of these action research groups to help improve the students experience and outcomes in Science.
What the school offers its staff
We have a mentoring system to support leadership skills for those who have not yet had opportunities for this. If you are a colleague who is less experienced and do not feel ready to take on a Second in Science role at this current time, then we would still like to hear from you. It could be that with further support and experience, you could make the transition at a later date. Enthusiasm for Science education and outstanding classroom practice is what we are looking for.
Further details about the role
Second in Science – Required from February/Easter 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-qualified, and successful classroom practitioner to teach Science at KS3, KS4, and KS5. The successful candidate will be required to deliver their specialism up to A Level. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for their subject, who is reflective and able to inspire, motivate, and challenge students.
The ideal candidate will uphold high standards in teaching and professional development, with strong expectations for student learning.
As a Second in Science you would be at the forefront of developing and sharing best practice in Science learning and teaching, as well as innovating to get the best out of the students and your department. Colfox’s focus is developing teaching and learning strategies that make a real difference to students’ engagement and progress. We believe that action based research is the key to improving teaching and the learning experience of our students and as the Second in Science you would lead one of these action research groups to help improve the students experience and outcomes in Science.
If you want to work with a successful department in a school that values its staff and is at the heart of the community, then we look forward to receiving your application. This post is suitable for an ambitious and forward thinking candidate and we welcome applications from teachers who have at least three years’ experience of classroom practice.
We have a mentoring system to support leadership skills for those who have not yet had opportunities for this. If you are a colleague who is less experienced and do not feel ready to take on a Second in Science role at this current time, then we would still like to hear from you. It could be that with further support and experience, you could make the transition at a later date. Enthusiasm for Science education and outstanding classroom practice is what we are looking for.
The Department of Education is offering a Levelling Up Premium worth up to £3,000 after tax annually for physics and chemistry teachers in the first five years of their careers who choose to work in disadvantaged schools. Find out if you are eligible:
https://www.claim-additional-teaching-payment.service.gov.uk/additional-payments/landing-page
Commitment to safeguarding
Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Second in Science you would be at the forefront of developing and sharing best practice in Science learning and teaching, as well as innovating to get the best out of the students and your department. Colfox’s focus is developing teaching and learning strategies that make a real difference to students’ engagement and progress. We believe that action based research is the key to improving teaching and the learning experience of our students and as the Second in Science you would lead one of these action research groups to help improve the students experience and outcomes in Science.
What the school offers its staff
We have a mentoring system to support leadership skills for those who have not yet had opportunities for this. If you are a colleague who is less experienced and do not feel ready to take on a Second in Science role at this current time, then we would still like to hear from you. It could be that with further support and experience, you could make the transition at a later date. Enthusiasm for Science education and outstanding classroom practice is what we are looking for.
Further details about the role
Second in Science – Required from February/Easter 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-qualified, and successful classroom practitioner to teach Science at KS3, KS4, and KS5. The successful candidate will be required to deliver their specialism up to A Level. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for their subject, who is reflective and able to inspire, motivate, and challenge students.
The ideal candidate will uphold high standards in teaching and professional development, with strong expectations for student learning.
As a Second in Science you would be at the forefront of developing and sharing best practice in Science learning and teaching, as well as innovating to get the best out of the students and your department. Colfox’s focus is developing teaching and learning strategies that make a real difference to students’ engagement and progress. We believe that action based research is the key to improving teaching and the learning experience of our students and as the Second in Science you would lead one of these action research groups to help improve the students experience and outcomes in Science.
If you want to work with a successful department in a school that values its staff and is at the heart of the community, then we look forward to receiving your application. This post is suitable for an ambitious and forward thinking candidate and we welcome applications from teachers who have at least three years’ experience of classroom practice.
We have a mentoring system to support leadership skills for those who have not yet had opportunities for this. If you are a colleague who is less experienced and do not feel ready to take on a Second in Science role at this current time, then we would still like to hear from you. It could be that with further support and experience, you could make the transition at a later date. Enthusiasm for Science education and outstanding classroom practice is what we are looking for.
The Department of Education is offering a Levelling Up Premium worth up to £3,000 after tax annually for physics and chemistry teachers in the first five years of their careers who choose to work in disadvantaged schools. Find out if you are eligible:
https://www.claim-additional-teaching-payment.service.gov.uk/additional-payments/landing-page
Commitment to safeguarding
Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.