Teacher of Science with TLR Responsibility

Sandhurst School is located in Bracknell Forest Council in Berkshire on the border of Surrey and Hampshire.

Salary: £34,398 - £52,490 per year (ECT/MPS/UPS includes Fringe Allowance with TLR Responsibility).

Job type: Full Time, Permanent.

Start date: 1 September 2026.

Apply by: 30 March 2026.

We are looking for a dynamic, talented teacher to join our Science department. The role requires you to have a passion for teaching and the skills to inspire and motivate our students in KS3 & KS4. This role includes a TLR for a candidate capable of driving curriculum development and raising standards. Strong subject knowledge is essential. You must hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree. The appointed candidate will be well supported by an excellent induction programme and access to excellent facilities.

Working at Sandhurst School offers a unique opportunity to join a caring and inclusive secondary school driven by the core values of respect, ambition, resilience, and pride. For a new employee, the school offers a supportive environment where staff are described as "incredibly committed to the success of our students," ensuring positive and effective relationships throughout the community. This commitment extends through our robust pastoral system, which ensures every student is supported in their well-being and personal development. We are passionate about academic excellence and continuous improvement, achieving excellent results that demonstrate our dedication to providing a high-quality, enriching educational experience for all students.

In January 2025 Ofsted reported that:

• "The school is well led. Staff feel supported and are on board with the leaders’ drive to improve the school further."
• "Pupils live up to the school’s values, showing respect for others and contributing to a positive school environment."
• "Pupils are happy and safe thanks to the warm relationships with staff and strong pastoral care."
• "The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. The school and the Trust have markedly improved the curriculum and how it is delivered."
• "The school has introduced clear expectations for high-quality teaching. This helps pupils to remember what they have been taught and produce high-quality work."

Should you have any questions regarding this role, please email Miss Read, PA to Headteacher: cread@sandhurstschool.org.uk.

Please submit your application by 9:00am on Monday 2nd March 2026. To apply for this post please complete the online application form via TES. Please note: applicants may be invited to interview before the closing date, therefore please take the opportunity to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate apply.

Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.

Sandhurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all members of staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts. We reserve the right to carry out online searches should you be shortlisted for interview. We will ask shortlisted candidates to complete a self-declaration prior to interview.

Sandhurst School challenges, supports and inspires every individual to achieve their best; a sense of belonging is encouraged, responsibility is shared and everyone is valued. Sandhurst School welcomes applications from all sections of the community.