Science Teacher at Durrington High School
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3c2d5c4e-2174-41be-943f-ceb8abcdaae4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Safeguarding Responsibilities
● Demonstrate a commitment to keeping all children and young people safe.
● Report any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the appropriate person.
● Maintain an awareness of Trust and school policies in relation to safeguarding.
General
● Ensure that all students achieve outstanding outcomes, as a result of your evidence informed and inclusive teaching.
● Make a positive contribution to student well-being, school life, enrichment activities, subject and company teams.
● Maintain all professional standards for teachers; uphold and implement all trust and school policies (see teacher standards).
● Contribute to the teaching of broad, balanced and stimulating curriculum across our full age and ability range, assessing, recording, reporting and applying intervention strategies as appropriate.
● Have regular contact with parents/carers so as to foster strong relationships and gain their support in either addressing issues that arise or with student behaviour.
● Take an active part in the development of the curriculum within the department and contribute to wider enrichment offered for students across the wider school.
● Be a committed House Tutor, building a positive relationship with tutees and parents
● Take an appropriate share in the developmental work of the department.
● Ensure a safe, stimulating and effective learning environment with good, quality displays and that all equipment is maintained in sound working order.
What the school offers its staff
Do you want to work in a great school with a brilliant team of staff and students? Is your core belief that all children are entitled to an excellent education, as this opens doors for them in the future? If so, read on, because we want to hear from you.
Durrington High School is part of Durrington Multi Academy Trust (DMAT) and is a large and oversubscribed school with 1620 students on roll in years 7 to 11. Within the Durrington Multi Academy Trust, we place high regard on recruiting and retaining excellent staff to ensure all students achieve beyond their best. Durrington High School has a sustained track record of improvement for many years and we always want to continue getting better. We are proud of our school and are always relentless in our efforts to give our students the very best education they deserve.
We are proud to be a Research School which enhances further the opportunities for all who work with us. Being a Research School means that we are fully committed to evidence informed practice. There is excellent on-going support, rich professional development opportunities and many career progression opportunities for all our staff. We are really
proud that the South Downs SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) is part of our Durrington Multi Academy Trust. This provides an excellent route into teaching.
Everything we do do is driven by our core vision:
“Going beyond our best through kindness, aspiration, perseverance and pride”
If you want to join a brilliant team of front office staff, love working with parents/carers and children, we want to hear from you now!
Commitment to safeguarding
Durrington High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We support all staff and volunteers through regular training and expect everyone working at the school to be proactive and adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. In addition to the statutory pre-employment checks, all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a safeguarding background check and interview.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
● Demonstrate a commitment to keeping all children and young people safe.
● Report any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the appropriate person.
● Maintain an awareness of Trust and school policies in relation to safeguarding.
General
● Ensure that all students achieve outstanding outcomes, as a result of your evidence informed and inclusive teaching.
● Make a positive contribution to student well-being, school life, enrichment activities, subject and company teams.
● Maintain all professional standards for teachers; uphold and implement all trust and school policies (see teacher standards).
● Contribute to the teaching of broad, balanced and stimulating curriculum across our full age and ability range, assessing, recording, reporting and applying intervention strategies as appropriate.
● Have regular contact with parents/carers so as to foster strong relationships and gain their support in either addressing issues that arise or with student behaviour.
● Take an active part in the development of the curriculum within the department and contribute to wider enrichment offered for students across the wider school.
● Be a committed House Tutor, building a positive relationship with tutees and parents
● Take an appropriate share in the developmental work of the department.
● Ensure a safe, stimulating and effective learning environment with good, quality displays and that all equipment is maintained in sound working order.
What the school offers its staff
Do you want to work in a great school with a brilliant team of staff and students? Is your core belief that all children are entitled to an excellent education, as this opens doors for them in the future? If so, read on, because we want to hear from you.
Durrington High School is part of Durrington Multi Academy Trust (DMAT) and is a large and oversubscribed school with 1620 students on roll in years 7 to 11. Within the Durrington Multi Academy Trust, we place high regard on recruiting and retaining excellent staff to ensure all students achieve beyond their best. Durrington High School has a sustained track record of improvement for many years and we always want to continue getting better. We are proud of our school and are always relentless in our efforts to give our students the very best education they deserve.
We are proud to be a Research School which enhances further the opportunities for all who work with us. Being a Research School means that we are fully committed to evidence informed practice. There is excellent on-going support, rich professional development opportunities and many career progression opportunities for all our staff. We are really
proud that the South Downs SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) is part of our Durrington Multi Academy Trust. This provides an excellent route into teaching.
Everything we do do is driven by our core vision:
“Going beyond our best through kindness, aspiration, perseverance and pride”
If you want to join a brilliant team of front office staff, love working with parents/carers and children, we want to hear from you now!
Commitment to safeguarding
Durrington High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We support all staff and volunteers through regular training and expect everyone working at the school to be proactive and adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. In addition to the statutory pre-employment checks, all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a safeguarding background check and interview.