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Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Warden Hill Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 3EF
Tel: 01242 235555
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Teacher of Science
Cheltenham
Start date: 1 st September 2025
Contract: Part time or Full time - Permanent
Responsible to: Head of Department
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cheltenham Bournside School as a Teacher of Science. We are looking to appoint a teacher of Science to join our lively and enthusiastic Science Department. The successful candidate will be a key part of the Science team. There is an opportunity to teach up to A level in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
A balanced science program, incorporating most of the features of the National Curriculum, is taught to pupils in Years 7 & 8. Each class has three science teachers covering each of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. In Year 9, pupils are taught by three specialist teachers and start their studies of the GCSE science curriculum. Students can choose to study AQA separate science GCSEs. All other pupils' study AQA Trilogy Combined Science. A large number of students go on to study science at A- Level and post-18 the numbers that choose Science courses at university are in stark contrast to national norms. Progress of students is above the national average at GCSE and typically in the top 25% of the country at A level.
The post would be an ideal opportunity for a new entrant to the profession although equally attractive to a more experienced colleague. We have a positive commitment to supporting Early Career Teachers and a comprehensive staff development programme.
Apply online: Careers at Bournside - Cheltenham Bournside School
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential:
- Degree in Science or equivalent
- Qualified Teacher Status
Desirable:
- 2:1 or better degree classification
- Experience, understanding and knowledge
Essential:
- A passion for Science and for teaching
- A strong academic background and subject knowledge
- An excellent classroom practitioner (or the potential to be one)
- A commitment to professional development
- An understanding of the needs of pupils across the ability range
- A teacher who can inspire and enthuse pupils and who uses a range of teaching and learning strategies for effective delivery
- An understanding of how to assess pupil progress
- An awareness of ways to raise pupil attainment
- A commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of students
Desirable:
- Good knowledge of the National Curriculum in the subject
- The ability to use ICT to enhance learning and aid teaching
Please click on Apply Now to view the full Job Description and Person Specification and download an applications pack, or request one via the email address to the right of this advert.
If you would like to apply, please complete the online forms and email them via the email address to the right of this advert by the application deadline.
Closing date for applications: Friday 16th May 2025 at 9am
Salary: MPS/UPS
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