Science Teacher - Third in Department
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ed76b00f-0a04-4b4a-8bb2-939dc80106a5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Science Teacher – Third in Department
1.0FTE Permanent
MPS/UPS plus TLR 2C
Start date: September 2026
Frome College is looking to appoint a full time Science Teacher – with Third in Department responsibilities. This is an exciting post offering an excellent opportunity for an energetic and creative teacher to join our esteemed science faculty. The right candidate will teach and inspire students to achieve their full potential in GCSE and A-level. Applications are welcome from all science specialists; however, candidates with a Chemistry specialism and the capacity to lead Chemistry are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will:
• be an outstanding teacher
• lead the extracurricular science programme and activities beyond the classroom
• play a key role in the performance of the faculty
• have a passion for their subject and helping students succeed
• be innovative, creative, enthusiastic – able to deliver results
• work effectively as part of a team, with strong organisational and communication skills
• have a great sense of humour and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
What the school offers its staff
We offer the successful candidate:
• opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
• a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
• supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
• free parking
• onsite catering and nursery
• salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Closing date: Midnight – Sunday 29th March 2026
Interview date: W/C 20th April 2026
Visits to school are welcome, please contact the recruitment dept to book an appointment
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
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.
Science Teacher – Third in Department
1.0FTE Permanent
MPS/UPS plus TLR 2C
Start date: September 2026
Frome College is looking to appoint a full time Science Teacher – with Third in Department responsibilities. This is an exciting post offering an excellent opportunity for an energetic and creative teacher to join our esteemed science faculty. The right candidate will teach and inspire students to achieve their full potential in GCSE and A-level. Applications are welcome from all science specialists; however, candidates with a Chemistry specialism and the capacity to lead Chemistry are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will:
• be an outstanding teacher
• lead the extracurricular science programme and activities beyond the classroom
• play a key role in the performance of the faculty
• have a passion for their subject and helping students succeed
• be innovative, creative, enthusiastic – able to deliver results
• work effectively as part of a team, with strong organisational and communication skills
• have a great sense of humour and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
What the school offers its staff
We offer the successful candidate:
• opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
• a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
• supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
• free parking
• onsite catering and nursery
• salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Closing date: Midnight – Sunday 29th March 2026
Interview date: W/C 20th April 2026
Visits to school are welcome, please contact the recruitment dept to book an appointment
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
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.