Bohunt Farnborough
Farnborough
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
13 October 2025
Job overview
Salary: Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range depending on skills and expertise demonstrated at interview
Contract type: Full time (part time options may be available), Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Science
Start Date January 2025
The role
The successful candidate should be able to teach across the range of sciences, as well as having a specialism in one area of science. This is an opportunity to continue to build upon the science department in delivering engaging and inspiring lessons to students of all abilities and to shape the direction of science in the school. We have a good proportion of GCSE students who excel in science, are high performing students, and the aim is to offer triple science for them in the future.
The Candidate
We are seeking a candidate who will be ambitious, have a passion for influencing curriculum design and innovative practice, and for identifying and developing student potential is key. A keen desire to make a difference and a belief that a good school can and does make a significant difference to students' life chances and achievement, including the wider skills needed in life.
You will:
* Have a passion for Science which is evident in your teaching
* Demonstrate the ability to consistently deliver inspirational learning experiences for students
* Have an understanding of how to promote effective and inclusive teaching and learning
* Be able to evidence success in raising student achievement across a broad range of abilities through successful assessment, monitoring and evaluation of student progress, and the range of strategies that could be used to address underachievement
* Possess good communication skills with students, colleagues and parents
* Demonstrate a strong desire to undertake Continuing Professional Development to inform teaching
The Science Department
The Science Department is a strong and improving department; teachers and leaders have worked tirelessly to drive up standards of achievement and attainment. The department comprises a Head of Department and four teachers. Science is enjoyed by students, as are the STEM days working with companies such as McLaren and The Smallpeice Trust. Students currently study combined science, however the aim is to move to offering Triple science for our most able scientists. The department is housed in five well equipped laboratories. Rooms are equipped with Smart interactive white boards and all staff have a laptop or Chromebook. The department is supported by two highly skilled science technicians who provide all practical equipment to support the teachers during practicals. The Science department is following a new scheme of work with a lot more hands-on practicals for the students. The Science department works cohesively together to make a wonderful and safe place for students to learn.
Our School
Bohunt Farnborough continues to go from strength to strength. In 2025, our GCSE results improved once again, continuing a trend of record-breaking outcomes year after year. In 2024, we were proud to be recognised as one of the top 5% most improved schools in the country—a testament to the dedication of our staff, the resilience of our students, and the unwavering support of our families. This momentum was further acknowledged during an Ofsted pilot visit in July, where inspectors praised the rapid progress of the school under their new framework.
As part of the Bohunt Education Trust, our vision is clear: the highest expectations, an ethos of 'enjoy, respect, achieve', unparalleled opportunity, and highly effective teaching combine to develop students who are true game-changers. We are committed to nurturing young people who are not only academically successful but also confident, compassionate, and ready to shape the world around them.
At Bohunt Farnborough, we understand that every student is unique. That's why we offer bespoke guidance to help each individual discover future pathways—even those they may not yet have imagined. Our curriculum is designed to inspire, challenge, and enrich, while our culture of kindness and hard work ensures that every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
We Offer
* A culture of bespoke professional development from our own leadership academy
* Robust focus on staff wellbeing
* The opportunity to make a difference
* Dedicated co-planning time during the school day to support your workload
* Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn
* The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering collaboration, support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression
We would welcome an application from you if you feel that you are the dynamic and passionate teacher we're looking for. School tours or telephone conversations with the Headteacher are welcomed on request.
Applications
Closing date: 9am Monday 13th October. We expect interviews to be held on Friday 17th October. We reserve the right to interview earlier for the right candidate. Please apply via the TES website
Alternatively, an application form can be found on our website:
Emailed applications can be sent to
Bohunt Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in line with the school's policies and procedures.
Appointments will be made subject to pre employment checks, receipt of satisfactory references enhanced DBS check including online/social media checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
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About Bohunt Farnborough
Bohunt Farnborough
Neville Duke Road, Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 9BY
United Kingdom
About Bohunt Farnborough
We are proud of our reputation as a small, friendly school, built on strong, traditional values, where exceptional pastoral care, the acceptance of others and the celebration of diversity and excellent academic achievement for all are the cornerstones of our success. We have a committed, loyal and talented team of leaders, teachers and support staff. Bohunt Farnborough is a vibrant school that supports the development of the whole child and celebrates success in the widest sense.
Our ethos is simply;
'Be the best you can be'
The key principles that underpin our ethos are the values of Confidence, Independence, Respect, Aspiration, Honesty, Community, Equality and resilience.
* Confidence - to think positively and to try things, even when learning is hard
* Independence - to develop organisation, time management and thinking skills so that we can be self-sufficient, overcoming challenges ourselves
* Respect - all members speak politely to each other and value everyone
* Aspiration - to be the very best you can be, rewarding effort and hard work
* Honesty - to be trustworthy and know right from wrong
* Community - a sense of belonging
* Equality - ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents
* Resilience - not giving up, sticking with something to overcome hurdles
We are a fully comprehensive school with students from all backgrounds and abilities. Key to the continued improvement of the school is in ensuring the most able are supported and challenged, and we have a significant number of students who are talented and gifted.
In January 2024 we embarked on the next exciting phase for our school by converting to an academy, and have joined the high-achieving Bohunt Education Trust (BET) family of schools. This move ensures that we are part of a community that provides excellent education, shares best practice and provides experiences and exceptional opportunities for all of our students. We acknowledge that we are on a journey of improvement, which is well underway and are looking for dedicated teachers who wish to play a part in the improvement of the whole school. This is a team approach and it is often commented upon how warm and welcoming staff are, and how well supported they feel. We are committed to becoming a great school and our motto of 'be the best you can be' applies equally to staff and students.
Bohunt Farnborough is a mainstream, non-selective, community state secondary for girls and boys aged The school is located in Farnborough, Hampshire and has good transport links via the M3 and A331.
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