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Experienced Science Teacher & Head of House – Secondary School – Weymouth – September 2025 Start – Paid to Scale

A well-established secondary school in Weymouth is seeking an experienced and passionate Science Teacher to join their team from September 2025. This exciting role combines high-quality classroom teaching with leadership responsibilities as Head of House, offering a unique opportunity to influence both academic progress and student wellbeing.

 Role Overview:

Teach Science across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a strong emphasis on curriculum depth, clarity, and progress.

Take on Head of House responsibilities, providing leadership and pastoral care that supports student wellbeing and engagement.

Develop and maintain positive, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families to support academic success and wellbeing.

Collaborate closely with colleagues to plan and deliver effective teaching strategies and assessments.

Support whole-school initiatives that promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Candidate Profile:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with significant experience teaching Science up to GCSE level.

Strong curriculum knowledge with a passion for delivering engaging, knowledge-rich lessons.

Pastoral leadership experience, ideally as a Head of House or in a similar role, or a strong readiness and enthusiasm to step into this responsibility.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and foster positive relationships with young people and the wider school community.

Resilient, reflective, and committed to the ongoing personal and professional development of both students and staff.

What’s on Offer:

A supportive and approachable leadership team dedicated to staff development and wellbeing.

A collaborative and inclusive working culture rooted in strong values.

Opportunities to grow professionally and develop leadership skills.

The chance to make a meaningful impact on student achievement and school culture.

Key Details:

Location: Weymouth, Dorset

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS, competitive and commensurate with experience

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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