Job description
TEACHER OF SCIENCE
As a demonstrably successful Science Team, we are seeking an innovative, effective, and inspirational Teacher of Science to join us from January 2027, with the possibility of an earlier start during the academic year if available.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving department committed to excellence in science education. A recruitment allowance may be considered for an appropriately experienced candidate who brings the right skills and attributes to the role.
Brighton Hill Community School has been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in our last inspection. We are an 11-16 Community School with over 1200 students. You will teach across Biology, Chemistry & Physics at both KS3 & 4, as well as a range of abilities to make a significant positive contribution to the vision of the school.
The successful candidate will be:
An excellent classroom practitioner in the sciences
Committed to achieving the very best outcomes for our students and our journey to being an outstanding school
Able to create a stimulating learning environment to promote exceptional progress and high engagement
Passionate about teaching and learning and your own professional development
Able to make a significant contribution to the development of the Science Faculty and wider school life.
Why apply to work at Brighton Hill Community School?
High quality support from the Senior Leadership Team and the Science faculty which has a track record of excellent GCSE results
“Leaders and governors constantly focus on their vision of ‘making success inevitable’”. (Ofsted 2022)
“Lessons are calm and focused. When asking pupils about this, one simply explained, ‘It’s how we do it here.’” (Ofsted 2022)
The opportunity to innovate and develop your professional skills through a comprehensive and innovative professional development programme which seeks to develop all staff
The chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for our students, who “are eager to explain why they believe that Brighton Hill is such a special school.” (Ofsted 2022)
A clear vision for Teaching and Learning which embraces current research and creative practice
If you are an enthusiastic teacher with the desire to make a real difference for our students, we would like to hear from you. We welcome applications from talented ECTs who will benefit from high-quality induction support.
Benefits
MPR/UPR
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Brighton Hill Community School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 1,282
- Avg teacher salary
- £52,202
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20.6:1
- Academy trust
- SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4HS
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- Salary
- MPR/UPR
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 4 September 2026
- Closing date
- 4 October 2026
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