A warm intellectually curious and well-organised Independent School in Suffolk is seeking a Science Teacher for an immediate start. This school rejects superficial box-ticking models of teaching preferring genuine understanding careful sequencing of concepts and evidence-driven teaching practice.
You will teach Science across KS3KS5 in a department that values clarity of explanation gradually layered conceptual development and purposeful practical work. The Science team work collaboratively moderating assessment thinking evaluating student misconceptions and revising explanations to ensure secure understanding rather than memorisation.
This role is ideal for a teacher who:
Wants to teach in an environment where students actually listen
Values deeper learning and extended thinking time
Enjoys discussion-based lessons and real scientific reasoning
Finds meaning in long-term development rather than quick performance metrics
The school environment is:
Calm respectful and socially mature
Governed by relational leadership rather than hierarchical pressure
Supported by engaged families and community relationships
There is space here to teach well and think clearly not just get through the lesson.
Modern laboratory suites
Technician support that is actually reliable
Budgets for practical science that are actually adequate
Independent School Scale
Please submit your application with your CV to Natalie Hunter as soon as possible.
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