Full-Time Permanent High Academic Expectations Exceptional Facilities
This Outstanding secondary school in Cambridge is offering an outstanding opportunity for a high-calibre Science Teacher to join an intellectually ambitious and forward-thinking department. Science is central to the schools identity and students are encouraged to think deeply question assumptions and engage critically with the subject from KS3 onwards.
The Science department is exceptionally well-resourced and highly collaborative. Teachers work together to deliver a curriculum that balances strong theoretical foundations with frequent high-quality practical work. Biology Chemistry and Physics specialists are all encouraged to apply and there is genuine flexibility to teach within your area of strength including at KS5 for suitable candidates.
Students at this school are curious motivated and academically ambitious. Behaviour is excellent relationships are respectful and lessons are characterised by purposeful discussion experimentation and challenge. This is an environment where teachers can stretch pupils intellectually without battling low-level disruption.
Leadership is intelligent and measured. Staff workload is carefully managed marking policies are realistic and planning is purposeful rather than performative. Teachers are treated as professionals and trusted to do their job well. CPD is tailored research-informed and focused on improving classroom practice rather than chasing trends.
The school has a strong track record of developing staff. ECTs receive outstanding mentoring and training while experienced teachers are supported into subject leadership curriculum development or whole-school roles if desired. Equally those who want to remain expert practitioners are valued and recognised.
This role is ideal for a Science teacher who:
Enjoys teaching motivated high-attaining students
Values intellectual depth practical science and academic discussion
Wants to work in an Outstanding school without excessive pressure or burnout
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