Science Teacher

### **Science Teacher – Exciting Opportunity in a Supportive School**

**Location:** Farnham,Surrey
**Salary:** MPS/UPS
**Start Date:** September 2025
**Contract:** Full-time (flexible working considered)

Are you a **passionate Science teacher** looking for a **supportive,forward-thinking** school with **fantastic staff benefits**? We are seeking an **enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Science** to join our **collaborative and high-achieving** department.

### **Why Join Us?**
- **Supportive Science Department** – 9 specialists with a shared commitment to high standards.
- **Reduced Workload** – Sensible marking policy,collaborative planning,and minimal admin.
- **Professional Growth** – Generous CPD,leadership pathways,and NPQ opportunities.
- **Well-being Focus** – No lunch duties,flexible working options,and free access to a fitness suite.
- **Work-Life Balance** – On-site nursery discount,minimal emails,and a supportive culture.
- **High-Quality Teaching** – Knowledge-rich curriculum,strong behaviour policies,and well-equipped labs.

### **Who We’re Looking For**
We want a **dynamic teacher** with a **strong subject knowledge** across Biology,Chemistry,and Physics,a **commitment to student success**,and a **willingness to collaborate and innovate**.

### **Key Benefits of Working at the School**

The school offers a **range of benefits** to support staff well-being,professional development,and work-life balance,including:

#### **Work-Life Balance & Well-being**
- **No lunch duties** (voluntary and paid if taken).
- **Only one break duty per week** (scheduled when the teacher is free).
- **On-site nursery** with a 10% staff discount.
- **Flexible and part-time working** supported.
- **Access to a school fitness suite** for staff.
- **Trained counsellor available** to support staff well-being.
- **Minimal all-staff emails**—a weekly bulletin instead.
- **Leave for unavoidable medical appointments fully paid**.
- **Regular staff social events and well-being initiatives**.

#### **Professional Development & Career Progression**
- **Generous CPD opportunities**,including NPQ and leadership courses.
- **Bespoke instructional coaching** for early-career teachers.
- **Opportunities for career progression** within the school and MAT.
- **Collaborative planning time built into the schedule** to reduce workload.
- **Research-informed CPD and access to evidence-based teaching strategies**.
- **Cross-school collaboration** within the MAT.
- **Access to a school-purchased Chromebook** for all staff.
- **Each classroom is equipped with a visualiser** for effective teaching.

#### **Reduced Workload & Streamlined Processes**
- **Sensible marking and feedback policy**—no mandatory written comments.
- **Only two data captures per year** (down from six).
- **No formal lesson plan submissions required**.
- **No written subject reports for parents**—only form tutors complete them.
- **Supportive admin team**—all letters printed and sent centrally.
- **Minimal unnecessary meetings**—focused on teaching and learning.

The school fosters a **positive,trusting,and supportive culture**,ensuring teachers can focus on delivering high-quality lessons while maintaining a **healthy work-life balance**.