Meoncross School
Hampshire
£34,908 per year
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
28 September 2025
Job overview
About the School - Meoncross
A child's educational journey should be as unique as they are. We pride ourselves on our holistic approach whereby every child has the individual attention they need to thrive and succeed both in and out of the classroom. At Meoncross, every child is safe to say 'I can be the best possible ME'.
We are very proud to be a through school for children aged years, meaning we can welcome children into our school at any point in their educational journey. This could be at a natural key stage transition point such as starting 'big school' in Reception, Juniors in Year 3, or Upper School in Year 7, or anything in between.
Academic achievement is high, but so is our focus on wellbeing, as we know that happy children are high achieving children. We nurture our pupils and develop the characteristics and qualities we know they will need to build bright futures.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Science (KS3 & KS4) to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, 'Thrive in a rapidly evolving world'.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they're starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what's special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that's, quite literally, world class.
It's an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
About the role
As a Teacher of Science, you will inspire and challenge students across Years 7–11, with the possibility of teaching Years 5 and 6. You'll deliver engaging, hands-on lessons that combine practical experiments with strong theoretical foundations. You will plan collaboratively, set ambitious learning targets, and create a purposeful classroom environment that promotes curiosity and achievement. You'll monitor progress, provide detailed feedback, and maintain strong communication with parents. In addition to your teaching duties, you'll contribute to the pastoral life of the school, possibly serving as a form tutor, and support the wider aims of the department and school through extracurricular activities and departmental development.
This is a part-time 0.8 FTE, permanent position with a proposed immediate - October 2025 start date (or January 2026, depending on required notice)
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Who we are looking for:
You are an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Science Teacher with a passion for practical, engaging teaching. You hold QTS and a good honours degree, and you're confident using data to inform progress. You're a clear communicator who works well in a team and values high standards of professionalism and pastoral care. You're flexible, organised, and ready to contribute beyond the classroom—including clubs and school events. With a commitment to safeguarding and a genuine interest in students' development, you'll bring energy, creativity, and dedication to our dynamic school community.
Benefits at Cognita
* Competitive salary of up to £43,636 FTE (actual based on 0.8 FTE – up to £34,908) depending upon qualifications and experience
* Teacher's Pension
* Free lunch provided during Term Time
* School holidays and public holidays
* Free parking on site (subject to availability)
* School fee discount
* Exclusive third-party discounts
* Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 28 September 2025
Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
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About Meoncross School
Meoncross School
Burnt House Lane, Stubbington, Fareham
Hampshire
PO14 2EF
United Kingdom
Meoncross
School is a family community where high academic achievement, optimism and kindness stand shoulder to shoulder with adventurous opportunities.
This co-educational independent school takes pupils aged 2½ to 16 years on a clear pathway to success, culminating in GCSE examinations, which prepare them for the next stage of their lives.
Meoncross has achieved excellent GCSE results in 2024, outperforming schools nationally in every category most notably with 34% of their grades at 7-9, compared to a national average of 22%, and an impressive 89% of students achieving a pass rate at grade 4 and above, compared to a national average of 68%.
Meoncross offers an exceptional academic journey beginning in Nursery, where pupils receive expert tuition in French, Music, Ballet, P.E and Performing Arts. The school's location on the south coast of Hampshire provides all year groups with access to an enriched outdoor learning programme, engaging children with their natural surroundings and resources at Beach School and beyond.
In smaller, focused classes our engaging and immersive learning experiences build on pupils' confidence and strengths throughout the school, allowing them to develop a lifelong love of learning.
Alongside their learning, the school's excellent pastoral care and holistic approach means each child receives the individual attention they need to be the best version of themselves.
Teachers within their exceptional Modern Foreign Languages department are all dual linguists and have lived and worked abroad, providing in-depth specialist subject knowledge to Meoncross pupils right from the start.
Within a wide offer across the curriculum, Head Mrs Ebery has also announced the launch of two new GCSE options at Meoncross for – GCSE Food Technology and Psychology, backed by investment in a newly refurbished Home Economics room where a wide range of pupils can learn about healthy eating in a practical setting.
Ultimately, Meoncross pupils learn how to be dynamic and resilient learners, independently challenging themselves, whilst listening and caring for others. This prepares them to be fully-rounded individuals, ready for a full life in a constantly evolving world.
* Meoncross is part of
Cognita
, a world leading international schools group.
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