Second in Science
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9BY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9e1fb38d-4a4e-4503-917a-fae7c6567822 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Salary: MPR/UPR plus TLR 2a £3,527
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Science
Start Date: September 2026
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled teacher to join our wonderful team as Second in Science at Bohunt Farnborough. The successful candidate should be able to teach across the range of sciences at KS3 and KS4, as well as having a specialism in one area of science. We have a good proportion of GCSE students who excel in science and are high performing students.
At our school, we understand the importance of science for our students, fostering natural curiosity and a sense of "awe and wonder". Science lessons equip learners with the essential lifelong skills and knowledge they need to succeed in school and beyond, acting as a gateway to careers in medicine, engineering, and innovation and empowering students to tackle future global challenges.
We are keen to appoint the very best teacher for our students, and therefore you will need to demonstrate a passion for science and a commitment to ensuring that every child can access and enjoy the power of science. The Head of Department is passionate about their subject and is looking for someone who can deliver engaging, enjoyable, and challenging lessons that inspire rapid progress. Teachers who are passionate about their subject motivate students - so you will need to show genuine enthusiasm, and a determination to engage all learners. This is a key role in the school and will build on the excellent progress the science department has made over recent years. This is an opportunity to help the Head of Science to lead and support the department in delivering engaging and inspiring lessons to students of all abilities, shaping the direction of science in the school.
In addition, this role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth. We actively encourage colleagues to take on extra responsibilities, contribute to whole-school initiatives, and step into middle leadership positions as part of their career development. You will be joining a school where ambition is matched by support, and where your impact can extend well beyond the classroom.
The Candidate
You will:
• have a passion for Science which is evident in your teaching
• demonstrate the ability to consistently deliver inspirational learning experiences for students
• be ambitious for our students and keen to take the next step on the career ladder
• Have a passion for influencing curriculum design and innovative practice
• have an understanding of how to promote effective and inclusive teaching and learning
• be able to evidence success in raising student achievement across a broad range of abilities through successful assessment, monitoring and evaluation of student progress, and the range of strategies that could be used to address underachievement
• possess good communication skills with students, colleagues and parents
• demonstrate a strong desire to undertake Continuing Professional Development to inform teaching
What the school offers its staff
Our School
Bohunt Farnborough continues to go from strength to strength. In 2025, our GCSE results improved once again, continuing a trend of record-breaking outcomes year after year. In 2024, we were proud to be recognised as one of the top 5% most improved schools in the country—a testament to the dedication of our staff, the resilience of our students, and the unwavering support of our families. This momentum was further acknowledged during an Ofsted pilot visit in July, where inspectors praised the rapid progress of the school under their new framework.
As part of the Bohunt Education Trust, our vision is clear: the highest expectations, an ethos of ‘enjoy, respect, achieve’, unparalleled opportunity, and highly effective teaching combine to develop students who are true game-changers. We are committed to nurturing young people who are not only academically successful but also confident, compassionate, and ready to shape the world around them.
At Bohunt Farnborough, we understand that every student is unique. That’s why we offer bespoke guidance to help each individual discover future pathways—even those they may not yet have imagined. Our curriculum is designed to inspire, challenge, and enrich, while our culture of kindness and hard work ensures that every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
We Offer
• A culture of bespoke professional development from our own leadership academy
• Robust focus on staff wellbeing
• The opportunity to make a difference
• Dedicated co-planning time during the school day to support your workload
• Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn
• The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering collaboration, support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression
We would welcome an application from you if you feel that you are the dynamic and passionate teacher we’re looking for. School tours or telephone conversations with the Headteacher are welcomed on request.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Salary: MPR/UPR plus TLR 2a £3,527
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Science
Start Date: September 2026
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled teacher to join our wonderful team as Second in Science at Bohunt Farnborough. The successful candidate should be able to teach across the range of sciences at KS3 and KS4, as well as having a specialism in one area of science. We have a good proportion of GCSE students who excel in science and are high performing students.
At our school, we understand the importance of science for our students, fostering natural curiosity and a sense of "awe and wonder". Science lessons equip learners with the essential lifelong skills and knowledge they need to succeed in school and beyond, acting as a gateway to careers in medicine, engineering, and innovation and empowering students to tackle future global challenges.
We are keen to appoint the very best teacher for our students, and therefore you will need to demonstrate a passion for science and a commitment to ensuring that every child can access and enjoy the power of science. The Head of Department is passionate about their subject and is looking for someone who can deliver engaging, enjoyable, and challenging lessons that inspire rapid progress. Teachers who are passionate about their subject motivate students - so you will need to show genuine enthusiasm, and a determination to engage all learners. This is a key role in the school and will build on the excellent progress the science department has made over recent years. This is an opportunity to help the Head of Science to lead and support the department in delivering engaging and inspiring lessons to students of all abilities, shaping the direction of science in the school.
In addition, this role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth. We actively encourage colleagues to take on extra responsibilities, contribute to whole-school initiatives, and step into middle leadership positions as part of their career development. You will be joining a school where ambition is matched by support, and where your impact can extend well beyond the classroom.
The Candidate
You will:
• have a passion for Science which is evident in your teaching
• demonstrate the ability to consistently deliver inspirational learning experiences for students
• be ambitious for our students and keen to take the next step on the career ladder
• Have a passion for influencing curriculum design and innovative practice
• have an understanding of how to promote effective and inclusive teaching and learning
• be able to evidence success in raising student achievement across a broad range of abilities through successful assessment, monitoring and evaluation of student progress, and the range of strategies that could be used to address underachievement
• possess good communication skills with students, colleagues and parents
• demonstrate a strong desire to undertake Continuing Professional Development to inform teaching
What the school offers its staff
Our School
Bohunt Farnborough continues to go from strength to strength. In 2025, our GCSE results improved once again, continuing a trend of record-breaking outcomes year after year. In 2024, we were proud to be recognised as one of the top 5% most improved schools in the country—a testament to the dedication of our staff, the resilience of our students, and the unwavering support of our families. This momentum was further acknowledged during an Ofsted pilot visit in July, where inspectors praised the rapid progress of the school under their new framework.
As part of the Bohunt Education Trust, our vision is clear: the highest expectations, an ethos of ‘enjoy, respect, achieve’, unparalleled opportunity, and highly effective teaching combine to develop students who are true game-changers. We are committed to nurturing young people who are not only academically successful but also confident, compassionate, and ready to shape the world around them.
At Bohunt Farnborough, we understand that every student is unique. That’s why we offer bespoke guidance to help each individual discover future pathways—even those they may not yet have imagined. Our curriculum is designed to inspire, challenge, and enrich, while our culture of kindness and hard work ensures that every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
We Offer
• A culture of bespoke professional development from our own leadership academy
• Robust focus on staff wellbeing
• The opportunity to make a difference
• Dedicated co-planning time during the school day to support your workload
• Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn
• The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering collaboration, support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression
We would welcome an application from you if you feel that you are the dynamic and passionate teacher we’re looking for. School tours or telephone conversations with the Headteacher are welcomed on request.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.