Required for September 2025

TEACHER OF SCIENCE

MS/UPS (OLA)

Woodbridge High School is a successful school situated in the heart of Woodford Green, North East London.  It is fully comprehensive with an ethnically and socially diverse intake. The school has a strong and distinctive ethos of kindness, inclusion, respect, excellence and pride in achievement, which we call ‘The Woodbridge Way’. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community and achieve impressive results year after year from a fully comprehensive intake. We are currently looking for a Teacher of Science to join our team. 

The Science department offers:

• The opportunity to deliver your science subject specialism from Year 10 onwards as part of the Triple and Combined Science GCSEs.
• The chance to be a part of a large and successful team that achieves excellent progress and attainment at GCSE and A Level.
• A strong emphasis on practical work and the development of skills in all science subjects at all key stages.
• Well-resourced departmental schemes of learning with access to e-textbooks, online learning platforms and differentiated materials.
• A supportive, expanding and well-resourced department including a committed team of technicians.
• The opportunity to be a creative practitioner of science teaching.
• A comprehensive ECT programme if required
• Inspirational Head of Department who will work with you as you become an outstanding teacher.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a strong belief in comprehensive education
• Have the ability to deliver excellent student outcomes
• Be an innovative and inspirational teacher
• Be committed to their personal and professional development
• Make a positive contribution to the school’s distinctive ethos
• Have the experience of teaching a full age and ability range
• Have the ability to teach Science at KS3, 4 and 5, with the ability to teach Chemistry to A Level being an advantage

Woodbridge High School offers you:

• The opportunity to work in a highly regarded school
• A welcoming and friendly staff body
• Motivated, well-behaved and friendly students
• Clear behaviour systems and students who understand boundaries
• Opportunities for rapid career development and promotion
• Access to state-of-the-art sports and leisure facilities
• Tailored professional development and training
• A comprehensive staff wellbeing package

Woodbridge High School strives to achieve a diverse workforce, fully representative of our society and the ethnic and cultural make-up of the student population within the UK and in our own community. People of Colour are currently under-represented in some groups of staff at our school, and we are keen to attract applications from a diverse pool of candidates for this post. We are determined to be a fully inclusive employer, and a great workplace for people from all backgrounds.

Woodbridge High School also welcomes applications from those returning to the profession or those who need flexible working arrangements. Please set out your situation or request as part of your application.

Woodbridge High School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.  All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and overseas checks where necessary.  Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an Internet search, including checks of publicly available social media accounts.

Further details about the post can be found below.  To apply candidates must please complete the electronic application form HERE and please note the school can only consider completed application forms and not CVs alone.

Closing date:  Thursday, 24^th April 2025 at 9.00 am

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week of the closing date. We will contact unsuccessful applicants soon after the process.