What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an excellent teacher who has high expectations and continuously strives for the best outcomes. We are offering an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School during a period of rapid improvement and change. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1170 students and are looking to expand our staffing further.
The Science Department consists of a dedicated team of experienced staff. It is well-resourced with a number of newly refurbished specialist classrooms within the Science building. Our aim is to deliver an inspiring and challenging curriculum which includes practical lessons, real-life Science experiences and the development of key Science skills. We work closely with ExxonMobil and University Hospital Southampton to deliver engaging talks and programmes as well as offering trips and visits to Science related industries.
We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic teacher from September 2025, who has the drive and commitment to improve outcomes.
This role would suit both experienced teachers and ECTs. This is an opportunity for a new or experienced teacher to join the school at a very exciting time.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
• a positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;
• Strong internal (Middle Leader and ELT programmes are available) and external training development opportunities (we are part of PiXL, have strong ties with local school consortia and we support staff to complete NPQs);
• personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions (including an outstanding ECT provision);
• a well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active which staff can take advantage of for free.Access to leisure and sports classes at heavily discounted membership rates and preferential rates for family members;
• the opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre which is based directly next to the school;
• free on-site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail).
Further details about the role
Interviews will take place on Friday, 28 February 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.