What skills and experience we're looking for
This role is to deliver high quality teaching and learning so that all students achieve as an individual and make progress with appropriate support, monitoring, care and guidance
The expectations of a teacher at William Farr School are as included in the National Teachers Standards. They apply to all teachers regardless of career stage.
Essential for this role : Qualified Teacher Status
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
1. A school with a Christian ethos and values at our heart of the school community.
2. A very supportive team with a passion for continuous improvement rooted in our values of Compassion, Friendship, Perseverance, Respect, Responsibility and Wisdom.
3. A commitment to professional development
4. A collaborative working environment
5. Children of staff admission policy
6. The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and aspirational students with high learning expectations.
7. Continuous Professional development
8. Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
9. Contributory Employer Pension
10. Occupational Sickness Scheme
Further details about the role
TEACHER OF SCIENCE (MPS/UPS)
• Permanent
• 32.5 hours per week
Salary Range : Mainscale M1- M6/UPS1-3 being £31,650 – £49,084 depending on experience
• Full time
• Start Date 1st September 2025
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, qualified and enthusiastic full-time Teacher of Science in this thriving and highly successful department. The postholder will be required to teach across the full age and ability range. (Year 7 - 13).
Applications are welcome from teachers at any stage in their career.
For further information, please contact the School HR team: hr@williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk or if you would like a conversation about this post, or to arrange a visits to the school please contact Adam Bleby on 01673 866900 to make arrangements.
William Farr is a popular, oversubscribed, rural Church of England comprehensive school, near Lincoln. The school gained academy status in 2011 and has approximately 1,450 students on roll. The school was graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in all categories in October 2022.
How to apply
Applicants should complete the Teaching staff application form available on the school website and submit a letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 paper, stating their qualifications and experience to date and how this will equip them to fulfil the responsibilities of this post. Please return completed applications to the HR office: hr@williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 9.00am
Interviews will be held on Week commencing 28th April 2025
References will be taken up prior to interview along with online google searches, in line with our Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 obligations. Candidates who are not shortlisted will not be contacted. Feedback will only be provided to candidates invited to interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
William Farr School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. William Farr School is committed to the safeguarding of children, and all posts within school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to reveal information concerning all convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.