Science Teacher
Location: Evesham, Worcestershire
Salary: £34,924 to £51,188 - dependant on experience
Contract Type: Permanent
Employer: Prince Henry's High School
About the Position
Start Date: 1st January 2027
Contract Type: Permanent contract
Salary Grade: Prince Henry's Staff Pay Scale range MPS2 - UPS3
Salary Range: £34,928 per annum - £51,188 per annum
Responsible to: Mrs Claire Fisher
The Science Department
The Science Department is the largest in the school. For practical reasons it is sub-divided into three separate areas, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Members of the Science Department teach at least two Science subjects to GCSE.
The management structure is currently as follows:
- Head of Science : Mrs Amy Service
- Head of Biology : Mrs Hannah Oldham
- Head of Chemistry : Mrs Amy Service
- Head of Physics : Mr Matthew Pethybridge
In addition, the teaching team (some of whom are part-time) comprises: Miss Jasmine Allan, Mrs Amy Allen, Miss Louisa Davis, Mrs Claire Fisher (Assistant Head), Mrs Thea Fyles, Mrs Jodie Kirby, Mr Mike Line, Mrs Antonia Lungley (Deputy Head), Mr John Martin (Deputy Head of Sixth Form), Mrs Sarah Nolan (SENDCO), Mrs Hannah Oldham, Dr James Orme, Miss Ceri Park (Deputy SENDCO), Mrs Wendy Rees and Mr Marcus Taylor.
In addition, there are two Laboratory Technicians: Mrs Natalie Jones assisted by Mrs Helen Keen.
Year 9
Students start the year by recapping key Science skills. They then start the GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy course (AQA). All students are taught in mixed ability classes and have 7 periods of Science a fortnight (14% of curriculum time). The Scheme of Work also covers those areas usually covered in the third year of KS3 based on QCA guidelines.
Years 10 & 11
The most able students have 12 periods a fortnight and follow the GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics courses (AQA) leading to three separate GCSEs. All other students complete the Combined Science: Trilogy (AQA) course leading to two GCSEs. These students are taught in mixed ability classes. They have 10 periods a fortnight in Year 10 and
Years 12 & 13
Students can choose A Level Biology (OCR), A Level Chemistry (AQA) and A Level Physics (AQA). All 'A' Levels are taught in 9 lessons per fortnight.
Science Accommodation
All the Science Laboratories are housed on two levels within the school's main teaching block. Following the award of funding from the ESFA, a £1.2 million programme has seen the refurbishment and modernisation of the department and the provision of 11 fully equipped laboratories, 3 prep rooms and a large, well-appointed departmental office.
Personal Requirements
- Good interpersonal & communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and to act on own initiative when required
- Ability to work under pressure & remain cheerful & composed
- Pride in workmanship & the general appearance of the school premises
Closing date: 9am Monday 5th October 2026
Interview date: WC. 12th October 2026
Prince Henry's High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education the school is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with you at interview.
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Contact Details:
Prince Henry's High School Recruitment Team
