Teacher of Science - Church Stretton School

Teacher of Science
Hours: 1.0 FTE
Contract Type: Permanent
Grade and SCP: MPS/UPS with an Enhancement available for the right candidate
Start Date: January 2027

About TrustEd Schools

Church Stretton School is proud to be part of TrustEd Schools, a Shropshire multi-academy trust comprising five secondary and four primary schools. As part of this family of schools, we benefit from strong collaboration and shared expertise, while retaining our own close-knit identity and distinctive character.

We are ambitious for our young people and committed to raising aspirations so that every student can fulfil their potential. Equally, we value our staff highly: colleagues are trusted, supported and encouraged to develop, enabling rewarding careers and meaningful professional impact.

Why Church Stretton? A great school in a well-connected location

Set within the beautiful South Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Church Stretton School is far more accessible than many people expect. We are just nine miles from Shrewsbury and benefit from a direct rail link, regular bus services and a strong road network, making commuting straightforward from across the region.

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and forward-thinking Teacher of Science, with all specialisms welcome, to join our successful and supportive department. Above all, we are looking for an excellent classroom teacher who is passionate about science, brings professional energy to their work and is ambitious about their own development.

You will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, contributing to a carefully sequenced curriculum that builds secure knowledge over time and develops students’ curiosity, scientific thinking and confidence in applying their understanding. You will join an experienced and collaborative team with high expectations for students and a shared commitment to excellent science teaching.

We are particularly interested in teachers who are keen to keep improving and want to grow their experience and their career. You might be early in your career and looking for a school in which you can develop rapidly, or an experienced teacher ready for your next professional challenge. Either way, we are looking for someone with the potential and ambition, over time, to become increasingly influential within the department and wider school. For the right candidate, who can bring particular expertise and make a significant contribution to the department, an enhancement may be available.

The department places a strong emphasis on clear explanations, purposeful practical work and helping students develop the confidence to tackle increasingly complex scientific ideas. Shared curriculum materials and clear schemes of learning support consistency, collaboration and manageable workload, while giving teachers the professional space to develop and refine their practice.

At Church Stretton School, we want talented teachers to grow with us. You will be supported to develop your practice, broaden your experience and explore opportunities to contribute to the department and wider school as your career develops. Across the school and wider Trust, we are committed to developing our staff and creating opportunities for future leadership at all levels.

If you are a great Science teacher who wants to keep getting better, broaden your experience and build your career in a school where your contribution will be valued, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

You will join a supportive team within a well-resourced department, with access to shared curriculum materials, clear schemes of learning and a strong culture of professional support.

As a school and as part of TrustEd Schools, we place a strong emphasis on professional development and career progression, supporting colleagues to grow as practitioners and leaders at every stage. Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers are equally welcome to apply.

How to apply

Please email your completed application form to admin@csschool.co.uk, addressing your covering letter (2 sides of A4 maximum) outlining why you feel you have the skills and expertise to deliver outstanding outcomes for our students, to Dr Andy Wood, Headteacher. A copy of the application form can be found using this link Home | Church Stretton School. If you feel you have the qualities to complement our existing team, then we would love to hear from you. Please note CVs will not be accepted.

If you would like to visit the school, please contact Miss Sarah Compton, PA to the Headteacher. Telephone 01694 722209 or email admin@csschool.co.uk. We would encourage you to visit in advance of your application so you can see first-hand our friendly staff and students.

The closing date for all applications is Monday 23rd November 2026 at 9am.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 26th November 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the school may start the interview process before the closing date.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. An email will be sent 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.

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. This 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. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to diversity and gender equality in our hiring practices. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or any information that would make them unsuitable to work with children, so that they have the opportunity to share relevant information and discuss it at interview stage.

An online search will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks during the shortlisting process.

Attached documents
Teacher of Science - Advert
Science Teacher - JD
Science Teacher - PS
Applicant Information
Trust Application Form