Job Introduction
Science Teacher
Maternity Cover for one year in the first instance
UPR/MPR/ECT
To start from 1st January 2026
“The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community,
where pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence"
(Ofsted, September, 2022)
“Outstanding” (Ofsted, November 2023)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated professional to join our very successful Science and Technology Faculty. We are particularly proud of the exceptional progress our pupils make and are looking for a talented practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will be a team player and passionate about the teaching of Science.
The Westgate School has a strong academic tradition where pupils excel because of the exceptional partnership for learning that exists between pupils and adults in our school community.
Key attributes:
- To be passionate about enabling all pupils to make good progress in Science;
- To be able to support the Subject and Faculty Leader in reviewing and updating the curriculum and assessment practices;
- To contribute to the development of new initiatives and pedagogies which will continue to improve the teaching and learning in Science;
- To have a strong commitment to supporting all children and young people in learning to read, and reading to learn;
- To actively participate in our culture of learning from each other and sharing good practice;
- To promote Science by celebrating pupils’ success and organising enrichment activities.
We will provide you with:
- The opportunity for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment;
- The opportunity to work in a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities;
- The support of experienced and highly motivated colleagues across all Key Stages;
- A friendly, welcoming school community;
- Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price;
- Free on-site parking;
- Free use of health and fitness facilities;
- Preferential admission to The Westgate School for employees' children after 2 years of employment.
Safeguarding statement:
The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Pre-employment checks:
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations.
Equalities statement:
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own.
Job Description and Application forms can be obtained from https://www.westgate.hants.sch.uk/vacancies or contact recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk
