Teacher of Science
1. MPS/UPS
2. Term Time
3. Start Date: September 2026
4. Close Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026
5. The Whitstable School
6. MPS/UPS
7. hours per week
8. Start Date – September 2026
9. Interview Date – TBC
The Whitstable School is seeking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher of Science to join our thriving and supportive Science faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school that places staff development, strong teamwork and robust centralised behaviour for learning systems at the heart of everything we do.
Why join The Whitstable School?
10. Exceptional CPD and Career Development
11. A strong commitment to high-quality, sustained CPD for all staff
12. Regular subject-specific and whole-school professional learning, including coaching and instructional development
13. Clear pathways for career progression, with opportunities to take on responsibility and leadership over time
14. Structured support for ECTs and early-career teachers through high-quality mentoring
15. A Highly Supportive Team Environment
16. A collaborative, well-established Science department with a culture of shared planning and professional dialogue
17. Leaders who are visible, approachable and invested in staff development and wellbeing
18. A faculty that values subject expertise, consistency and mutual support
19. Your Own Specialist Teaching Space
20. teachers are timetabled primarily in their own dedicated laboratory, allowing you to build a purposeful, safe and engaging learning environment
21. Well-resourced labs that support practical science and strong routines
22. Reduced movement between rooms, supporting calm lessons and workload reduction
23. Centralised Behaviour Support
24. A clear, consistent whole-school behaviour system that is centrally managed
25. Strong pastoral and inclusion teams, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and learning
26. A calm and orderly environment where learning is prioritised
About the Role
27. Teaching Science across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and potentially KS5, depending on experience)
28. Delivering engaging, knowledge-rich lessons with high expectations for all students
29. Contributing to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities within the department
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
30. Is passionate about Science and committed to excellent classroom practice
31. Has high expectations of themselves and their students
32. Enjoys working as part of a team and contributing to a shared vision
33. Is reflective, resilient and keen to continue developing their practice
This is an excellent opportunity for either an early career teacher or an experienced teacher looking for a new and exciting challenge. The school offers the opportunity to deliver examination qualifications at Key Stage 4 and 5.
The successful candidate will be:
34. An excellent classroom practitioner.
35. Passionate about teaching Science across all key stages.
36. A team player who will fit in well with our existing department.
37. Able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school.
38. Suitable for both experienced or Early Career Teachers.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Potential candidates with children who are of (or are approaching) secondary school age, may be interested to know that children of our staff are given priority in our Admissions Policy.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
39. Enhanced Maternity Pay
40. Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
41. Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
42. Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
43. Access to training and development
44. Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
45. Cycle to Work scheme
46. On-site Parking
Ready to join us?