Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Employer: The Fernwood School

Location: Wollaton NG8 2FT

Salary: MPS/UPS

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

Closing date: 12 noon 30 September 2024

Job commences: January 2025

Interview date: 4 October 2024

We require an enthusiastic and committed teacher of KS3 & KS4 Science ideally with a biology and/or chemistry specialism. This post may be of interest to newly qualified teachers or experienced colleagues who wish to join a thriving and successful school.

Fernwood is an 11-16 School enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour.

We offer a school with:

• An ethos of 'High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All'


• A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations


• Staff and Governors that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve


• An Ofsted outstanding judgement


• A strong Progress 8 score


• Access to 24 hours a day confidential employee assistance programme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Leading Edge Status


The Science Faculty at the Fernwood School consists of 14 teaching staff. The staff are specialists in their field of science, delivering high quality and innovative lessons to our students. The development of pedagogy at The Fernwood School is something we are deeply passionate about and the successful candidate would contribute to the schemes of learning with ideas, activities and resources.

The Science Faculty continues to enjoy success with outstanding KS4 results. Our students are taught in classes set broadly on ability for the most part, with mixed ability classes in years 7 and 8. The curriculum is designed through all 5 years to have a balance of the three science specialisms alongside key scientific skills (such as planning and data analysis) running throughout.

We require an enthusiastic, innovative and committed teacher of KS3 & KS4 Science. We are ideally seeking teachers who specialise in biology or chemistry but are open to strong teachers from all specialisms. The successful candidate will be joining a talented, successful and supportive faculty, where teaching and learning is at the heart of our collaborative practice. The school has recently grown and now accommodates 1500 students across 2 key stages, the successful candidate will play an integral part in ensuring high standards of practice are maintained for all children.

The Governors and staff and committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination who are able to challenge and inspire students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.

Further details are available on our website www.fernwoodschool.org.uk.

Please complete the application form together with a letter of application (no more that two sides of A4, font size 11) outlining what your skills and experience will bring to Fernwood, and how you will be able to fulfil the job description. Please address the letter to Mr C Gell (Headteacher).

Please return your completed application form and supporting letter to Mrs H Wallis (HR Manager) by post or email to recruitment@fernwood.school.

The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring) Check along with other relevant employment checks. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview. Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants as part of due diligence checks.

We require an enthusiastic and committed teacher of KS3 & KS4 Science ideally with a biology and/or chemistry specialism. This post may be of interest to newly qualified teachers or experienced colleagues who wish to join a thriving and successful school.