Teacher of Science

Job Overview We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and ambitious Teacher of Science to join our successful and thriving Science faculty. Science is one of the most popular subjects within the school, with strong student engagement and great outcomes across Key Stages 3 to 5. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive, reflective and innovative faculty that is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. We are passionate about developing both our students and staff, and we welcome applications from teachers who are eager to contribute to the continued success of the department and wider school community. In this role, you will benefit from engaging and impactful CPD, and the opportunity to further develop your teaching practice within a collaborative environment. There are opportunities to take ownership and lead on areas of the curriculum as part of our ongoing development work. Whether you are an early career teacher or an experienced practitioner, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within a welcoming and ambitious school community. The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, leadership training
• Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at a good or outstanding level
• Have experience of initiation and effective management of change
• Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups
• Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in subject and their implications
• Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking
• Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement
• Display excellent organisational skills
• Be able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students
• Be able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment
Why join us
• The opportunity to teach Science from KS3-KS5 in what is one of the most popular subjects at the school
• Being part of a supportive and established faculty that is reflective and innovative
• The chance to learn and develop your teaching, as well as contribute to the faculty and school
• Engaging and impactful CPD and coaching
• A clear code of conduct, well-being charter and time budget; no emails after 13:00 on Fridays, no morning school/faculty meetings, with teaching resources prepared across KS3-5.
• State-of-the-art facilities
How to apply Please apply via TES using the LBTH application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only successful applicants will be contacted. There is an application form attached to the advert, at the bottom of the page, titled - Other document. Please download the form, complete and attach to your application before submitting. For any queries, please contact the HR Officer at: HR@langdonpark.org Deadline for applications: Friday 15th May at 12pm.
• Please note this is being run as a rolling recruitment process. We will be assessing applications, shortlisting and offering interviews as the applications are received. The job will close once a candidate has been appointed, so we strongly encourage early applications.
Please note we reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we recruit before the deadline. Also please note in accordance with the latest KCSIE guidance, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches. Langdon Park School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A DBS enhanced disclosure that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of appointment.


• Hold QTS and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, leadership training
• Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at a good or outstanding level
• Have experience of initiation and effective management of change
• Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups
• Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in subject and their implications
• Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking
• Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement
• Display excellent organisational skills
• Be able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students
• Be able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment