Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
The Role
A premier Secondary Academy in Bristol is seeking a professional, analytically minded, and exceptionally organised Science Teacher to join their expanding STEM faculty. This role represents an excellent opportunity to champion advanced scientific inquiry and practical laboratory skills within a heavily resourced department featuring newly upgraded laboratories, advanced scientific instrumentation, and full-time technician support.
The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional leadership across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The timetable will involve delivering core general science frameworks across Key Stage 3, alongside delivering a rich, challenging specialist curriculum covering advanced chemical pathways, quantitative physics energetics, or biological systems for GCSE and A-Level exam cohorts. Beyond classroom teaching, responsibilities include constructing comprehensive student tracking portfolios, implementing targeted technical intervention tracks for mathematical data fluency within calculations, managing laboratory asset logs, and supporting the school's regional science Olympiads and medicine-pathway societies.
You will act as a primary link with parents, examination boards, and local university science networks, requiring absolute professionalism and data accuracy at all times. Strong organisational skills are a prerequisite, as you will balance heavy mock diagnostic marking cycles with real-time digital progress logging and strict laboratory health and safety compliance tracking (CLEAPSS frameworks).
School Information
This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Bristol with a powerful commitment to technical innovation, academic rigor, and student wellbeing. The school serves an ambitious, vibrant city community and is known for its modern learning environments and state-of-the-art STEM resources.
Students are respectful, highly motivated, and analytical, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment across all key stages. Staff benefit from an open, collaborative professional culture, highly visible leadership, a manageable administrative load, and an excellent framework for targeted career progression and specialized training.
Requirements
A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a degree in a core scientific field (Chemistry, Physics, or Biology)
Proven experience teaching General Science at GCSE and a core specialty up to A-Level
Strong data literacy and IT skills, with complete confidence using digital learning tracking systems
Professional and proactive approach to managing laboratory health and safety protocols (CLEAPSS frameworks)
Ability to work effectively and adaptably within a fast-paced, high-achieving department
Application
To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.
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