Teacher of Science

Job Title : Teacher of Science

FTE : 1 (32.5 hours per week)

Contract type : Fixed term (maternity cover)

Year groups : Year 7 - Year 11 with the opportunity to teach post 16

Location : The Castle School, BS35 1HT

About the role

You will be joining a Science department that aims to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum that encourages students to be inquisitive and independent thinkers. Our aim is not only to help students achieve great outcomes but to spark their interest and engagement so that they have the qualifications and desire to pursue further study in Science at A Level and degree level. For those students who pursue other passions in life we aim to equip them with the powerful knowledge to understand and question references to Science that occur in their daily lives.

The Science Faculty is composed of an experienced team of 13 teachers and 4 technicians. Teachers work in a collaborative way, and as a result we have high standards of Teaching and Learning, subject knowledge and curriculum knowledge within our team.

About you

The ability to teach any Science to GCSE level is essential. You will have excellent communication skills and be proficient using presentation software to help deliver lessons. You will ensure equality of opportunity, irrespective of starting points, to enable all learners to make good progress. You will also be personable and approachable and be able to quickly build effective relationships with students, and colleagues in the School and across the Trust. Importantly, you will be a positive role model for all students.

About us

At The Castle School, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. Situated in Thornbury we have great transport links with Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and South Gloucestershire.

As part of a family of trust schools, The Castle School currently has 1,426 students and is shaped by our clear values, kindness, fairness and aspiration. This inclusive culture is reflected in our outstanding student conduct, a genuine sense of belonging and an on-site alternative provision that ensures every learner has the support to succeed. We have a thriving Post-16 centre, a committed junior leadership team and a strong track record of supporting our local community.

We can offer you:

Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership

A supportive trust and school community

Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations

A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development

A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day

Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements

Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑servic