Deer Park School · Southampton, South East
Science Teacher September 2026 Deer Park School is a new state of the art seven-form secondary school which opened in September 2021. At present there are just under 1,000 students on roll across Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. We are part of the RAISE Education Trust which comprises of Deer Park Secondary School, Wildern Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. We will have a PAN of 1050 when full. As we embark on our next phase of growth we are seeking to appoint new members to our team to support us on our journey to excellence. We strive to provide an exceptional educational experience for every student. Our values and culture of ambition, excellence, kindness, inclusion and community underpin this vision. We are delighted to be offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative and passionate practitioner to join our Science Department at Deer Park School. You must have Qualified Teacher Status in the UK. This role is also suitable for Early Career Teachers. For more information on our school please visit our website https://www.deerparksecondary.org/ If you are looking for a career defining opportunity to shape the ethos, culture and legacy of a state-of-the-art school in the heart of a wonderful community then Deer Park is the right opportunity for you. At Deer Park we: Give staff the freedom to be creative and passionate about their subject areas. Strive to stimulate each student’s enjoyment and love of learning. We bring joy to our curriculums. Work as a team to ensure that no child is left behind - that each child has an enriched experience. Ensure that all learners are supported and challenged to become polite, independent, resilient, confident and articulate individuals who are aspirational and ambitious. Insist on a culture of rights, respect and responsibility. We’re a kind school - and we are proud of how our students uphold these values and they are working towards their Silver UNICEF accreditation. Have an ethos that is inclusive, where each individual in the school community is valued and there is a focus on well-being and achievement. Deliver high quality professional learning for staff, developing strong and sustainable partnerships where innovative practice is jointly developed and linked to educational research and high-quality teaching and learning. Promote outstanding leadership at all levels to realise our vision. What is it like at Deer Park School? "There is an extremely positive culture here based on the values of inclusion, kindness and community. This culture can be felt throughout the whole school and the values can be seen in pupils’ excellent behaviour and positive relationships with each other, and with staff. Parents are also extremely supportive of the school which many describe as a ‘family’”. “The school’s curriculum is ambitious for every pupil. In all year groups, pupils take a broad range of subjects. Staff ensure that all pupils produce work of a high standard