Job description
The successful candidate will:
- Teach Science across KS3 and KS4, including the delivery of GCSE specifications
- Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Science and model a passion for the discipline.
- Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.
- Contribute to curriculum development and the wider work of the Science Department.
- Maintain high expectations of behaviour, progress, and achievement.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support whole‑school priorities and enrichment opportunities.
- Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication, and classroom‑management skills.
- Support the Head of Department in the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of the Science curriculum
- Plan and deliver quality-first teaching, underpinned by adaptive teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners, including students with SEND
- Use assessment effectively to track and monitor student progress, adapting teaching in response to individual needs
- Champion Cantell School’s focus on EMPOWER skills.
- Work closely with the SEND team and support staff to ensure appropriate scaffolding, challenge and access for all students
- Organise and support trips, visits and workshops that build students’ scientific knowledge.
- Liaise effectively with parents, carers, support staff and external providers, including attending parents’ evenings
- Engage fully with the school’s CPD programme, including training related to SEND, adaptive teaching and inclusive practice
We wish to appoint someone who:
- Is a qualified teacher (or completing training) with the ability to teach Science
- Has knowledge of GCSE Science specifications
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusive practice and adaptive teaching
- Is reflective, collaborative and eager to develop their practice
- Is committed to raising aspirations and outcomes for all students, including those with SEND
- Brings energy, creativity and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school
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About this school
Cantell School
Foundation school · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 1,288
- Avg teacher salary
- £48,018
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
- Academy trust
- Aspire Community Trust
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated
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Location
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Southampton, Southampton, SO16 3GJ
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- Salary
- £34,069– £52,835 per year
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 23 October 2026
- Closing date
- 15 November 2026
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