Science Teacher
Science Teacher
MPS/UPS - applications welcome from ECTs
Are you ready to inspire the next generation of scientists?
Do you possess excellent subject knowledge that ignites curiosity and critical thinking?
Are you ready to elevate your teaching career by joining a rapidly improving and highly experienced team dedicated to excellence?
Science at Woodlands is a highly valued subject that has been invested in heavily over the last two academic years to accelerate its improvement journey further. The department has a wealth of experience, led by a diligent, conscientious and supportive Subject Leader.Alongside this, the department benefits from two seconds in department, a lead practitioner, a STEM lead practitioner and a body of well experienced, exceptional classroom practitioners. The department has an exceptional track record in providing additional learning opportunities for students and leads the way in extra-curricular to enhance the learning experience.
In joining us, you will be joining a team of passionate colleagues with a shared vision to move the school onto the next stage in its journey. The colleague will share our school values of respect, resilience and responsibility and will have clear evidence of how these values are shown in their classroom practice.
What can Woodlands offer?- Opportunity to make a difference to the life choices of our students in a stimulating, challenging and friendly place to work
- A broad Continuous Professional Development (CPD) package to support your growth as an educator.
- A comprehensive and supportive induction programme for new teachers, with extensive support tailored for ECTs.
- To be an integral part of a collaborative and forward-thinking department
- Extensive opportunities for professional development with educational research at its centre and free access to National Qualifications.
- Support and strategies to maintain positive well-being, including half-termly ‘wellbeing weeks’ for all staff
We welcome applications from ECTs and main/upper pay scale teachers. This role is for a September 2025 start.
We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community. If you would like to visit the school or talk with a member of the Senior Leadership Team about the post please contact Nikki Purse on 02380463303.
Please send completed application forms to nicola.purse@woodlands.southampton.sch.uk
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 3rd March. Interviews will be held the same week.