Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover) 2026

Overview

We wish to appoint a talented and inspirational Teacher of Science. The post will be to cover a period of maternity leave. The successful candidate will be able to teach Science across the 11-16 age range. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, resource and deliver lessons in subject(s) as per timetable
• Adapt learning to the needs of the students in timetabled classes
• Build relationships with students and maintain a positive learning environment
• Carry out marking, assessment and recording of students’ work in line with school policy
• Adhere to data / record keeping systems across the school and use appropriate data to inform intervention and target setting for students
• Contribute to the writing of schemes of work and development of teaching materials
• Manage behaviour in accordance with school policy
• Act as a tutor / co-tutor for a form group, including the delivery of PSHE
• Carry out supervision duties (e.g. at break time) in accordance with the duty rota
• Report on student progress to parents / carers in line with school calendar
• Adhere to all school policies and procedures, including those related to safeguarding

Salary & Other Information

Job Title: Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Full Time

WPY: 39.00

Grade and SCP: Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range

Salary: Dependent on experience

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Workplace: Belvidere School, Belvidere Lane, Shrewsbury, SY2 5RJ

START DATE: February 2026

Location

Belvidere School
Belvidere Lane
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5RJ 

Supporting documents

• Application Form
• Teacher of Science Advert
• Teacher of Science Vacancy Pack

Deadline and how to apply

You can send your application via:

Email to: recruitment@belvidereschool.co.uk

Post to: Mrs K Thandi, Belvidere School, Belvidere Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5RJ

The closing date for all applications is 9am on Monday 8th December.

Interviews will take place the following week. An email will be sent, or telephone call will be made to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process. If you have not heard from us within a week of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

You may wish to support your application with a letter of no more than two sides of A4, in place of the Further Details section on the form.

Please note, we cannot accept CVs

Additional Information

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk. Belvidere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks during the shortlisting process.

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