Teacher of Science Priory School

Portsmouth - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Teacher of Science

Full Time

Required for January 2026

Salary: Main Pay Scale (plus R & R allowance)

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 pupils 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.

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

Priory School was inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 and received the following outcome:

The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

The inspection report noted that The school is extremely well led and managed. Teachers are well supported by leaders and they benefit from well-planned training that meets the needs of their pupils. The school and the trust work closely together and this strengthens what the school offers their pupils.

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

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 CVs.

Closing Date: Thursday 23 October 2025

Interview Date: Friday 24 October 2025

Safeguarding Statement:

Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age disability sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS check (including a self-disclosure form) online/social media checks and satisfactory references

DescriptionTeacher of ScienceFull TimeRequired for January 2026Salary: Main Pay Scale (plus R & R allowance)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...