The Market Weighton School · Market Weighton, Yorkshire and the Humber
Teacher of Science
Temporary
Contract to cover long term absence
Full time/Part
Time 0.8 considered
Scale point:
MPS 1-6/UPS
To start
September 2026 or sooner if available
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committedTeacher
of Scienceto join our small, successful department at a welcoming and
inclusive rural secondary school.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate linguist to inspire
students across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering a love of science. The ability to
teach Science to GCSE level with physics specialism is preferred but not
essential.
Our school is proud of its strong community ethos, where every student
is known and supported to achieve their full potential. We are a small,
inclusive school with a positive learning environment and excellent
relationships between staff and students. Our most recent inspection judged the
school to begood in all areas, reflecting our high standards and
commitment to continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will:
Be an
effective and engaging classroom practitioner
Have
strong subject knowledge
Be
committed to inclusive teaching and high expectations for all learners
Contribute
positively to a collaborative and supportive department
In return, we offer:
A
friendly and supportive staff team
Motivated
and respectful students
Opportunities
for professional development and career progression
A
pleasant rural working environment
We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career
Teachers.
Graded
as Ofsted “Good” The Market Weighton School is on the edge of the town, but for
many it is in the heart of the community. It is a caring school that has values
of ‘respect, honesty, compassion, resilience, industry and courage’. Our
inspired pupils are happy to demonstrate these qualities because they
understand their importance. We are a small
school, proud of our traditional rural heritage, yet
ambitious for the future of all our students. Our size is a real
strength as it enables students and their families to work closely with the
teaching and support staff at the school, building positive working
relationships. We believe that students
achieve best in a supportive and positive environment – and that is what you
will find in our school.
TMWS is
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people
and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child
protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past
employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For further details, please see the school website www.tmws.co.uk, call Sarah Florence on 01430 873450 or e-mail sflorence@tmws.co.uk.