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Teacher of Science

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Type of Position:Teaching staff - Permanent
School:Twynham TGS
Start Date:September 2026
Closing Date: Mon 5 Jan 2026 at 9am

Start date

September 2026 (subkect to pre-start checks)

Contract term

Permanent

Working hours

Full-time

Pay scale

Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale

Salary range (per annum)

£32,916 - £51,048

Location

Twynham School and / or The Grange School

Reports to

Curriculum Team Leader Science

Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)?

Yes

 

About the Post

 

Are you seeking a role that will excite and energise you? Would you relish the opportunity to join an exciting and progressive journey to transform education across our community?

 

We are seeking an inspirational and highly motivated Teacher of Science to join our talented and forward‑thinking department as we continue to transform education across our town. This post would suit a colleague in the early stages of their career who is looking for a role that goes beyond the traditional teaching post. The Twynham School and The Grange School federation (Twynham TGS) is firmly established in Christchurch, offering unlimited potential to deliver a truly exceptional vision for young people across the town. Working across two schools and two different contexts provides unrivalled professional development for an ambitious teacher.

 

Science at Twynham is thriving. We offer both GCSE Double and Triple Award pathways, ensuring that all students can access a curriculum that challenges and inspires them. At Key Stage 5, Biology, Chemistry and Physics are among our most popular A level subjects, and we are proud to have recently introduced the new AAQ in Medical Science. Many of our students go on to study science‑related courses at university and pursue careers in scientific and medical professions, reflecting the strength of our provision and the dedication of our staff.

 

We are also proud to be part of the Bournemouth Bay Teacher Training Partnership, with the motto train local, teach local. We are committed to supporting colleagues as they begin their journey into the profession, offering an excellent two‑year ECT induction programme and continuing professional development throughout your career. This ensures that colleagues are supported not only at the start of their teaching journey but also as they progress into leadership and specialist roles.

 

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented colleague who will relish the chance to teach Science across Key Stage 3 and 4, with the potential for specialist teaching at Key Stage 5. You will play a key role in further improving outcomes in Science, contributing to the ongoing development of the Twynham Learning Science curriculum, and working with exceptional colleagues to provide our students with the very best life chances.

 

What do our parents say about Twynham School?

"The staff at Twynham School truly know my child and have supported them at every stage of their educational journey."

 "Twynham School sets high expectations for behaviour and academic success, all within a caring and supportive environment."

 

What do our students say?

"I feel safe at Twynham School."

 "I am supported and challenged to be the best I can be."

 "I love the wide variety of extracurricular activities available"

 

What do our staff say?

"I feel valued as part of a collaborative team, both within Twynham School and across our trust."

 "There are fantastic opportunities for professional development and career growth."

 

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

  • Teach Science within a high-performing and well-established department
  • Deliver exceptional extra-curricular opportunities within and beyond Science
  • Further contribute to our vision for education across the town of Christchurch
  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

 

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

  • Aim high
  • Keep improving
  • Don’t leave anyone behind
  • See the bigger picture

 

You are likely to be someone who is or has the potential to be:

  • An inspirational and skilled Teacher of Science
  • Committed to improving pedagogical practices using evidence-informed approaches
  • Committed to the power of extra-curricular opportunities in engaging students
  • Aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities
  • Driven by the power of education to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged students

 

Twynham TGS can offer you

  • The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey
  • The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
  • An exceptional CPD offer from teacher training and the ECT framework through to preparation for senior and system leadership
  • Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
  • Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
  • A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
  • Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
  • A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
  • The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
  • The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
  • Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
  • Free on-site parking

 

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Sadie Pretty on 01202 495716 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com  

 

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com   

 

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

 

The closing date is Monday 5 January 2026 at 9am. Interviews will be held week commencing 12 January 2026.  (We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the deadline and we encourage interested colleagues to apply early.)

 

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

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