Teacher of Science

Permanent, Full time

Flexible working options available

Salary: according to experience

To start: April or September 2025

The Bulmershe School are looking to employ an enthusiastic and talented teacher of Science to join our thriving Science department. Our ideal candidate would be a Biology or Physics specialist, but should have a genuine love of all science subjects with a proven record of excellent standards. Candidates wishing to apply should have a passion for their subject and the ability to teach to GCSE and Advanced level. Due to the supportive culture at The Bulmershe, this post may be suitable for an ECT who feels they are ready to nurture intellectual curiosity and stretch our students to be the best they can be.

The Bulmershe Science Department provides a high standard of teaching across all the scientific disciplines. Our diverse and inclusive school means that we can offer you a varied, vibrant and rewarding working environment. Our teaching staff are supported by a dedicated and experienced team of technicians and as a department we have regular opportunities to share best practice and undertake development training.

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Teach KS3 Science Lessons
• Teach AQA GCSE Science
• Opportunities to teach Edexcel/OCR A-Level Science for the right candidate
• Teach all three sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) to KS4.
• Pro-active lesson planning and marking
• Responsible for the learning and achievement of students in your classes, ensuring equality of opportunity for all
• Responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct
• Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and, at all times, observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth for all students.

Our successful candidates will receive:

• A salary commensurate with experience
• Professional coaching and support to enhance teaching and learning
• Opportunity to teach across the key stages
• Bespoke CPD programme
• A position in a department that prides itself on being supportive

Why join The Bulmershe School

The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of 1,500 students,  who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as ‘Good’ in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding. With a thriving and expanding 6th form, The Bulmershe School is an ideal environment for any teacher who would like the challenge and opportunity to teach their subject at A-level.

We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference. To find out more about The Bulmershe School and this specific opportunity, please take a look at the attached vacancy pack. We look forward to your application.

How to Apply

1. If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
2. Ready to apply? Please complete our application form (CVs will not be accepted)
3. Email your application and equal opportunities form to the Assistant School Business Manager, Mrs Bagley-Kelly: vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk

The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.