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Post: Teacher of Science – part time
Salary: Mainscale/UPS
Required from September 2026
Thomas Keble is a very popular, successful and oversubscribed 11 – 16 comprehensive school, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and highly effective individual to build on the strong foundations already in place, to assist the Head of Department in leading the department forward through its next phase of development. You will have a fascination for the learning and teaching of Science, have high standards, work well with their colleagues and bring a fresh and dynamic approach to the department. Teachers with any science specialism will be considered. We are looking for someone who shares our values, is ambitious for all children and will help to build and sustain our school culture. If you would like to apply for this post, please read the accompanying application pack, including the job description and person specification carefully. The successful candidate will be appointed on their skills and experience, however, as important to me will be your approach, attitude and beliefs. You can use our current website to find out more about what we do and why we do it.
As a school, we can offer a supportive, dynamic and professional environment where teachers are able to focus on inspiring their students and subject leads are empowered to deliver their subjects in a way that suits the pedagogy in their respective fields.
In our recent Ofsted, July 2023, the Inspection Team said:
"Thomas Keble continues to be a Good School.
“Leaders have created a nurturing environment which supports pupils to learn and achieve well.”
“Pupils’ behaviour is calm and friendly and disruption to learning is rare.”
“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported”
“Pupils feel happy and safe at school.”
Applications should be submitted via Eteach. The completed online application form should be accompanied by a personal statement of suitability contained within the form. In the application form and personal statement, you should demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification. Applications must be received no later than midday on Friday 8th May 2025. Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. We are intending to interview for the post during the week commencing Monday 11th May 2025. However, we would recommend an early application as we may interview as suitable candidates apply.
If you would like to informally discuss the post or would like to visit us prior to submitting an application, please contact my PA, Ms Amanda Oxberry, at the school
Thomas Keble School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. Disclosure of any criminal convictions and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this post. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The post may not be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 as certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure. It is important that an applicant provides the School with upfront disclosure of all unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. A failure to declare the above (that are not subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering) may disqualify an applicant for appointment and may result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently. Please be aware we will do online checks, on shortlisted candidates, as part of our safer recruitment procedures
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Safeguarding Statement
Thomas Keble School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. Disclosure of any criminal convictions and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.