Teacher of Science
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d49c8645-81a0-4782-8a8e-8b6cd31bd98a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will share our vision and values of achieving excellence and our commitment to continuously improving the standards of teaching and learning in a dedicated and forward looking team of 9 teachers and 4 technicians. The Science department delivers Key Stage 3 Science over two years and Key Stage 4 over three years. Science teachers deliver lessons of all scientific disciplines to our students and frequent subject knowledge CPD sessions help us to collaborate and plan for this curriculum delivery.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a strong ethos of high achievement and success in Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• Has the ability to plan and deliver lessons which will develop pupil’s skills, knowledge, understanding and their love for learning in the 21st century
• Is skilled at fostering independent and collaborative student-led learning
• Is willing to work with other skilled practitioners to develop new teaching, marking and assessment strategies using one to one devices.
What the school offers its staff
The science team are an enthusiastic and successful team who pride themselves on not only delivering a dynamic curriculum, but also offering a range of extra-curricular Science & STEM opportunities to help foster a love of science and desire to learn. We have built a strong department which is dedicated to improving outcomes for students and to encourage more young people towards a STEM career. We have great facilities across nine spacious laboratories and our experienced technicians provide an outstanding support service to the team.
Benefits of working at Priory School:
• Access to free in-house and Bohunt Education Trust leadership and career development training programmes.
• Access to a comprehensive discounts platform which will save you money on all manner of purchases, recreational activities, holidays and weekly shopping.
• CPD Programme which is thoughtfully and carefully designed to consider the needs of both the curriculum and staff.
• Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us. We offer a professional outsourced support & counselling service, calendar of optional fun social events, and a supportive, caring working environment.
We will ensure that the successful candidate has:
• Comprehensive induction, including a dedicated mentor if ECT
• Support and development to achieve your career goals
• Continuous professional learning, development and improvement including additional CPD non-contact periods on your timetable
Further details about the role
Applicants are welcome to visit the school for a tour and to discuss the department/post with either the Headteacher, Head of Faculty or Curriculum Leader.
Priory School has been at the heart of learning in Southsea for over 100 years and since 2015 we have been a proud member of the award winning Bohunt Education Trust (BET). If you are interested in pursuing a career in this vibrant, positive “can do” environment and feel that you have the enthusiasm and drive to make a real difference, then please apply for this truly rewarding opportunity, where together we can create the next generation of confident, independent, work-ready individuals.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school or visit the school website.
Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@priorysouthsea.org
Applicants will be asked to complete the Equal Opportunities Google Form which will be forwarded on receipt of application. This will enable us to promote equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. Without the data we cannot measure the impact of any steps we take to eliminate inequality. This form will not be shared with the selection panel and only be used for monitoring purposes. Please note we do not accept CV’s.
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.
The successful candidate will share our vision and values of achieving excellence and our commitment to continuously improving the standards of teaching and learning in a dedicated and forward looking team of 9 teachers and 4 technicians. The Science department delivers Key Stage 3 Science over two years and Key Stage 4 over three years. Science teachers deliver lessons of all scientific disciplines to our students and frequent subject knowledge CPD sessions help us to collaborate and plan for this curriculum delivery.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a strong ethos of high achievement and success in Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• Has the ability to plan and deliver lessons which will develop pupil’s skills, knowledge, understanding and their love for learning in the 21st century
• Is skilled at fostering independent and collaborative student-led learning
• Is willing to work with other skilled practitioners to develop new teaching, marking and assessment strategies using one to one devices.
What the school offers its staff
The science team are an enthusiastic and successful team who pride themselves on not only delivering a dynamic curriculum, but also offering a range of extra-curricular Science & STEM opportunities to help foster a love of science and desire to learn. We have built a strong department which is dedicated to improving outcomes for students and to encourage more young people towards a STEM career. We have great facilities across nine spacious laboratories and our experienced technicians provide an outstanding support service to the team.
Benefits of working at Priory School:
• Access to free in-house and Bohunt Education Trust leadership and career development training programmes.
• Access to a comprehensive discounts platform which will save you money on all manner of purchases, recreational activities, holidays and weekly shopping.
• CPD Programme which is thoughtfully and carefully designed to consider the needs of both the curriculum and staff.
• Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us. We offer a professional outsourced support & counselling service, calendar of optional fun social events, and a supportive, caring working environment.
We will ensure that the successful candidate has:
• Comprehensive induction, including a dedicated mentor if ECT
• Support and development to achieve your career goals
• Continuous professional learning, development and improvement including additional CPD non-contact periods on your timetable
Further details about the role
Applicants are welcome to visit the school for a tour and to discuss the department/post with either the Headteacher, Head of Faculty or Curriculum Leader.
Priory School has been at the heart of learning in Southsea for over 100 years and since 2015 we have been a proud member of the award winning Bohunt Education Trust (BET). If you are interested in pursuing a career in this vibrant, positive “can do” environment and feel that you have the enthusiasm and drive to make a real difference, then please apply for this truly rewarding opportunity, where together we can create the next generation of confident, independent, work-ready individuals.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school or visit the school website.
Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@priorysouthsea.org
Applicants will be asked to complete the Equal Opportunities Google Form which will be forwarded on receipt of application. This will enable us to promote equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. Without the data we cannot measure the impact of any steps we take to eliminate inequality. This form will not be shared with the selection panel and only be used for monitoring purposes. Please note we do not accept CV’s.
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.