Teacher of Science
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Worcester, Worcestershire, WR6 6QA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b3e4d646-b728-4301-b8b5-7eba64f1ee6a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Preferable - Physics or Chemistry specialism
Qualifications and Experience:
• A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject and QTS
Teaching:
• Up to date curriculum knowledge
• Evidence of good classroom practice
• Good understanding of effective and engaging teaching methods
• The ability to engage, enthuse and motivate pupils and the promotion of high standards of behaviour
• Ability to teach across all 3 sciences at KS3 and at least 2 sciences at KS4
Assessment:
• An understanding of the effective and varied use of assessment to inform planning
• Experience of providing effective feedback to parents and pupils
Planning:
• The ability to plan lessons and sequences of lessons with clear objectives to ensure good progression for all pupils
• The ability to set consistently high expectations for all pupils through class work and homework
• The ability to manage time effectively and prioritise work
Professional Attributes:
• Highly motivated with high expectations of all pupils
• Respond well to a challenge
• Maintain high professional standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to own professional development
What the school offers its staff
• Pupils who are keen to learn and want to achieve the highest standards
• An investment in teaching and learning through a variety of CPD opportunities
• A welcoming and well-resourced environment, including a fully equipped science department with two technicians.
• A school that is committed to trying to ensure a life/work balance
Commitment to safeguarding
The Chantry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Preferable - Physics or Chemistry specialism
Qualifications and Experience:
• A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject and QTS
Teaching:
• Up to date curriculum knowledge
• Evidence of good classroom practice
• Good understanding of effective and engaging teaching methods
• The ability to engage, enthuse and motivate pupils and the promotion of high standards of behaviour
• Ability to teach across all 3 sciences at KS3 and at least 2 sciences at KS4
Assessment:
• An understanding of the effective and varied use of assessment to inform planning
• Experience of providing effective feedback to parents and pupils
Planning:
• The ability to plan lessons and sequences of lessons with clear objectives to ensure good progression for all pupils
• The ability to set consistently high expectations for all pupils through class work and homework
• The ability to manage time effectively and prioritise work
Professional Attributes:
• Highly motivated with high expectations of all pupils
• Respond well to a challenge
• Maintain high professional standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to own professional development
What the school offers its staff
• Pupils who are keen to learn and want to achieve the highest standards
• An investment in teaching and learning through a variety of CPD opportunities
• A welcoming and well-resourced environment, including a fully equipped science department with two technicians.
• A school that is committed to trying to ensure a life/work balance
Commitment to safeguarding
The Chantry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.