Job description
We wish to appoint a passionate and inspiring Teacher of Science to join a forward thinking and successful faculty with a team of specialists including a Curriculum Leader, Teaching and Learning Lead and Subject Leaders. ‘A’ level science is taught in all three specialisms and the department offers a range of extra-curricular activities, both in and out of school. Candidates are welcomed from any specialism.
The science faculty is a key curriculum area of the school where results are significantly above the national average in both combined and individual sciences. As a large and progressive faculty there is a suite of ten science laboratories. There is also a team of technicians who support the area from a central requisition hub in the science area. We are looking for a candidate who is inspiring, dynamic and has a passion for teaching Science to join our team and continue to grow a joy of learning in all our students.
This position would equally suit an experienced teacher or an early career teacher for whom excellent induction and support is provided. For an informal discussion about the post or to arrange a visit prior to application please contact Govin Persand, Deputy Headteacher - gpersand@stanborough.herts.sch.uk
We were delighted to be awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted in March 2023, this recognises the hard work and progress made by all in the school. Prospective candidates are encouraged to read the full report available on our website at https://stanborough.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-OFSTED-Report.pdf.
Further information is also available on our website: https://stanborough.herts.sch.uk/vacancies/staff-vacancies/
Closing date: 9.00 am, Monday 2nd November 2026
Interview date: 5th November 2026
Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to call candidates for interview and appoint before the closing date
Stanborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers. Please note that this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Stanborough School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,261
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,495
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
- Academy trust
- STANBOROUGH SCHOOL
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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Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YR
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- Salary
- MPS/UPS plus fringe
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 15 October 2026
- Closing date
- 2 November 2026
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