Science Teacher

The Buckingham School’s Vision is Success for All, success for our students, our staff and our community. By joining us, you will be part of an establishment that seeks to develop individuals holistically, through our seven school virtues, where personal responsibility and self-improvement underpin all that we do. We are a student-centred school that recognises that our staff have the authority, expertise and passion to bring our vision to life.

We seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our experienced and diverse Science Department. Whilst having a real passion for teaching and learning, we are looking for an innovative and committed classroom practitioner who can teach exceptional Science at Key Stage 3 and 4, with the skills and abilities to engage and enthuse all learners. For the right candidate we have Subject Lead opportunities for Biology, Chemistry or Physics, please detail your interest and suitability on the application.

This is an exciting period to join The Buckingham School; we have just completed 2.5 million pounds of renovation work within the school. As part of this renovation, we have installed four new state-of-the-art science laboratories, taking the total we have to nine. We have seen steady improvement in all areas of the school over the past three years and we will continue in our quest to become the community school of choice within the locality. We are ambitious, oversubscribed and our students are fantastic to work with. 

Applications are welcome from ECTs as well as experienced teachers. We have a proven track record of support and development, and an excellent ECT package is available.

In return, we will offer you:

In addition, we have TLRs available for Subject Lead, Film Studies and Head of Year. If you wish to be considered for these, please refer to the supporting Job Descriptions and express your interest on your application.

To access details relating to this vacancy and to download the required application form, please visit the school website The Buckingham School, or alternatively, download the application form below or click the apply button. Please submit completed applications FAO Mr A McGinnes, Headteacher to emansfield@buckinghamschool.org. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for any roles based in the school.

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 10th May 2024.

Interview date: w/c 13th May 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early for a suitable candidate; therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Buckingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service and online screening in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ act.