The Headteacher of this well-regarded and oversubscribed Good secondary school is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Teacher to join their successful Science department from January. Science is a consistently high-performing and well-supported subject within the school, with strong outcomes, excellent student engagement, and a collaborative departmental culture that enables staff to thrive and develop professionally.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a committed Science Teacher—either an ECT or an experienced practitioner—who is eager to contribute to an ambitious school community and work within a department that prides itself on high expectations, purposeful teaching, and strong pastoral relationships. The role offers the chance to teach Science up to GCSE, with potential to teach KS5 depending on experience and expertise.
What the School is Looking For:
* January Start
* Science Teacher — ECT or experienced teacher
* Ability to teach Science up to GCSE, with KS5 opportunities available
* A teacher who is passionate about their subject and committed to inspiring young scientists
* Someone who can contribute positively to an already strong team
* A reflective practitioner with excellent behaviour management
* A commitment to delivering engaging, well-structured, and ambitious lessons
* Drive to secure excellent achievement for students of all abilities
* Strong communication and ICT skills
* A team-player with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to share ideas
The successful Science Teacher will be committed, ambitious, and passionate about delivering high-quality Science education. They will bring energy and dedication to the department, inspiring students through both strong subject knowledge and a supportive teaching approach. The school is looking for a practitioner who can contribute to improving outcomes and enriching the Science curriculum through new initiatives, practical investigations, and a love of learning.
School Information
The school is an 11–18 mixed comprehensive serving Cambridge and the wider local community. It is widely respected in the area and recognised as a warm, inclusive school with consistently high academic aspirations. The Science department benefits from modern laboratories, excellent technician support, and a leadership team that prioritises professional development, wellbeing, and manageable workload expectations.
The school's most recent Ofsted inspection praised the culture of respect, the purposeful learning environment, and the strong progress made across core subjects. Students are motivated, polite, and eager to learn, and staff retention is high due to the school’s emphasis on teamwork, CPD, and open communication.
Company Information
Wayman Education is a specialist recruitment agency supporting Nurseries, Primary, Secondary Schools and Sixth Form Colleges across the UK. We work on permanent, temporary, and day-to-day roles for educators at all stages of their career.
Experience and Qualifications
* Degree in a Science-related field
* QTS or PGCE (Science)
* Ability to teach Science to GCSE (KS5 desirable but not essential)
Salary
The salary for this Science Teacher – Cambridge position will be paid to scale MPS/UPS, dependent on experience.
Application
To be considered for this Science Teacher position, please send your application through as soon as possible to Natalie Hunter .