Science Teacher | Outstanding Secondary School | Hertford

Position: Science Teacher
Location: Hertford
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3KS5

An Outstanding Secondary School in Hertford is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Science Teacher to join its highly successful Science department from September. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a school renowned for its outstanding academic outcomes exceptional pastoral care and commitment to fostering curiosity innovation and a lifelong love of learning.

The school provides a supportive and ambitious environment where students are encouraged to question investigate and think critically. Through a broad and challenging curriculum outstanding facilities and a strong emphasis on STEM education students develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in higher education and future scientific careers.

The successful candidate will teach Science across Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessons that inspire students to explore the world around them.

Students study Biology Chemistry and Physics through an ambitious curriculum that combines scientific theory with investigative practical work. At Key Stage 5 you will have the opportunity to teach your specialist discipline preparing students for A-Level examinations while developing their analytical thinking problem-solving abilities and practical laboratory skills.

You will also contribute to curriculum development and the departments extensive STEM enrichment programme including science clubs competitions educational visits university partnerships and outreach activities that encourage students to pursue careers in science and technology.

• Teach Science across KS3 KS4 and KS5

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Science examinations

• Plan and supervise practical investigations safely and effectively

• Assess progress and provide high-quality constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support STEM enrichment activities and extracurricular programmes

• Foster curiosity resilience and scientific enquiry

This Outstanding Secondary School is recognised for its inclusive ethos exceptional teaching and commitment to academic excellence. Students are respectful motivated and eager to learn creating a calm purposeful and inspiring atmosphere throughout the school.

The Science department is one of the schools strongest faculties with modern laboratories specialist preparation facilities and experienced teachers who collaborate to deliver an ambitious and engaging curriculum. Staff benefit from excellent professional development supportive leadership and clear opportunities for career progression within a school that values innovation wellbeing and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Science at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in Biology Chemistry or Physics

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Science in a specialist discipline

• Experience contributing to STEM enrichment activities

• Ability to support intervention programmes that raise attainment

• A proven track record of delivering outstanding student outcomes

If you are interested in this Science Teacher role at an Outstanding Secondary School in Hertford please submit your CV as soon as possible.