Science Teacher | Secondary Academy | Portsmouth

Location: Portsmouth
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Subject Area: General Science
Key Stages: KS3KS4
School Type: Secondary Academy (Ofsted-rated Requires Improvement)

Join a Science Department Focused on Consistency and Progress

A secondary academy in Portsmouth is recruiting a Science Teacher to join its team from September. This position sits within a department that is working to strengthen student outcomes and maintain consistent teaching standards across year groups.

Science remains a core subject within the school curriculum and the department is supported by structured schemes of work and shared planning resources.

Overview of the Role

This teaching position involves delivering General Science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 covering core areas such as biology chemistry and physics. Lessons are designed to build subject understanding step-by-step helping students develop confidence with scientific knowledge and investigative methods.

Teachers are supported with centralised lesson materials allowing focus to remain on delivery classroom management and student progress.

Practical work is included where appropriate with support available from technical staff to prepare equipment and resources.

Key Responsibilities

As a Science Teacher within this academy your day-to-day duties will involve:

• Teaching Science lessons to mixed-ability classes

• Delivering content across biology chemistry and physics topics

• Supporting students during practical investigations

• Assessing student work and recording progress

• Reinforcing safe working procedures in laboratory settings

• Supporting preparation for GCSE examinations

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistency

The department places importance on structured teaching and predictable routines.

About the School

This secondary academy in Portsmouth currently rated Requires Improvement continues to focus on strengthening teaching standards and classroom routines. Leadership has introduced consistent behaviour policies and clear expectations to support both staff and students.

Staff work within defined systems that promote accountability and routine creating stability across year groups. Science is considered an important area for improvement and additional resources have been allocated to support lesson delivery and subject development.

Teachers joining the school will find clear procedures and a practical approach to classroom management.

Candidate Requirements

The school is looking for a Science teacher who is confident delivering lessons across general science topics and maintaining structured classroom routines.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Science at secondary level

• Ability to teach across biology chemistry and physics topics

• Strong classroom organisation skills

• Confidence managing practical learning activities

• A consistent and calm teaching approach

Applications from Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers are both welcomed.

Application Information

Candidates interested in this Science Teacher position in Portsmouth should submit a CV to be considered for shortlisting. Interviews will take place ahead of the September start allowing successful applicants to join the Science department at the beginning of the academic year.