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Teacher of Science

Poole High School · Poole · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Job description

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and driven Science teacher to join our high-performing, forward-thinking and cohesive department. We are considering all applicants for specialisms in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or a combination of these.

Science is a thriving and successful subject area, and the individual sciences are popular electives at both GCSE and A-Level. The science team is large yet tight-knit and benefits from co-located, subject-specific laboratories that enable effective collaboration with departmental colleagues. We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students achieve positive outcomes. You will work with the Director of Science and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department and the school as a whole.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity:

  • To plan and deliver high-quality lessons in your subject through our highly effective schemes of work and lesson resourcing.
  • To proactively participate in our whole-school CPD programme to continually develop and sharpen your practice, and to take pride in sharing your strong practice with colleagues.
  • To contribute to whole school activities and events
  • To be engaged in the wider curricular offer for students, through being involved in clubs and activities, particularly those in the subject area.
  • To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

  • Are an inspirational and skilled teacher of science
  • Are committed to improving your pedagogical practices
  • Are aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values, which are:

  • Aim high
  • Keep improving
  • Don’t leave anyone behind
  • See the bigger picture


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About this school

Poole High School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,875
Avg teacher salary
£46,599
Pupil:teacher ratio
14.3:1
Academy trust
TWYNHAM LEARNING

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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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Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH15 2BW

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
13 July 2026
Closing date
7 September 2026

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