Position: Science Teacher with Responsibility
Location: Shrewsbury
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Science Teacher with Responsibility Role in an Independent School

An independent school in Shrewsbury is seeking to appoint a Science Teacher with Responsibility to join its department from September. This is a full-time opportunity within a well-established school that values academic excellence, scientific enquiry, and leadership development.

The Science department is a highly regarded area of the school, delivering strong outcomes across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher looking to take on additional responsibility while continuing to deliver high-quality classroom teaching.

About the Role

You will teach Science across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging lessons that develop students’ scientific understanding, practical skills, and analytical thinking.

Alongside classroom teaching, you will take on additional departmental responsibilities, which may include supporting curriculum development, mentoring colleagues, leading an area of the curriculum, supporting assessment strategies, or contributing to STEM enrichment initiatives.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Science examinations, helping them build confidence in practical investigations, scientific literacy, and exam technique.

You will work collaboratively within a successful department while benefiting from smaller class sizes and strong leadership support.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Science across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

• Take responsibility for an agreed area within the department

• Support curriculum planning and departmental development

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Science examinations

• Monitor student progress and contribute to intervention strategies

• Maintain safe laboratory procedures and environments

• Contribute to STEM enrichment and whole-school initiatives

The School Environment

This independent school in Shrewsbury provides a supportive and academically ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The Science department benefits from excellent laboratory facilities, smaller class sizes, and a collaborative culture focused on innovation, academic achievement, and student development.

Leadership supports professional development and values initiative, subject expertise, and high-quality teaching.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Science at secondary level

• Ability to teach Science confidently across KS3 and KS4

• Strong subject knowledge across Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

• Interest in taking on departmental responsibility

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Science

• Previous experience leading initiatives or supporting departmental development

• Experience preparing students for GCSE and A-Level examinations

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Science Teacher with Responsibility role in Shrewsbury starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.