Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a Teacher of Science to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £31,650 - £49,084 per annum per annum M1 to UP3
This job is Full time and is offered on a permanent basis.
Start Date: 1 September 2025
Are you passionate about science and dedicated to inspiring and motivating students?
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic professional to join our oversubscribed upper school. We are on a journey of rapid improvement and want inquisitive, positive, dynamic and resilient colleagues to join our excellent science department.
Our thriving department is currently recruiting for a Teacher of Science, ideally with either Physics or Chemistry specialism. The department is very well-resourced and there will be the opportunity to teach across all Key Stages.
Applications from ECT colleagues are welcomed.
Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who is an experienced Teacher of Physics or Chemistry and who has:
* An awareness of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
* An understanding of key substantive and disciplinary concepts in science
* An awareness of some of the concepts explored in Tom Sherrington’s ‘Walkthru’ series or Doug Lemov’s ‘Teach Like a Champion’ series.
We can offer you:
1. Centralised curriculum and behaviour systems which enable you to focus on your core purpose: teaching excellent lessons
2. Highly motivated and ambitious students
3. Teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
4. Assessment strategies which support wellbeing and workload
5. Excellent CPD opportunities
6. An opportunity to join a dedicated team of supportive staff
7. A positive, supportive community of staff, Academy Committee members, the Trust and parents
8. An exciting modern school with state-of-the-art facilities
The starting salary is negotiable for exceptional candidates
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruitment team, Cheri Draga or Katie Wareham on 01202 885233 or by emailing
About our School
Queen Elizabeth’s School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust.
There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.
Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.