Teacher of Science (Chemistry, Biology or Physics specialism)

Job Description: Teacher of Science (Chemistry, Biology or
Physics specialism)

Location:

Kingswood Senior School

Responsible to:

Relevant Head of Department

Job Purpose

•  To teach general Science at KS3, and KS4 and KS5 Science in the specialism subject. The ability to offer

at least two Sciences at KS4 would be preferable.

•  To contribute to aspects of life in a busy boarding and day school, including the co-curricular

programme.

The Department

The Science faculty at Kingswood is the biggest in the school with over 60 pupils studying each
Science at A Level, and many pupils electing to study more than one Science at this level. Outcomes
at A Level are impressive and Chemistry, Biology and Physics regularly attain above the school-wide
average at A Level (>80% A*-B). Our pupils also achieve excellent outcomes in their STEM University
applications, regularly achieving offers for study at Oxbridge, Imperial and other top UK universities.
We also have an excellent track-record of helping our pupils secure medical and Veterinary Science
offers, with eight pupils holding offers this year. The sciences are particularly popular at A Level with
new Year 12 pupils who join the Kingswood boarding community from around the world. Families
are attracted to the quality of teaching, the exceptional outcomes and the intellectual challenge that
is offered beyond the classroom.

At KS4 the majority of our pupils study triple Science and achieve excellent results, with 82%
achieving grade 7-9 across all three subjects last year. We follow the Edexcel iGCSE syllabus and
pupils enjoy the opportunity to complete plenty of practical work alongside their theory, with each
department benefitting from the support of a full-time subject specialist technician.

KS3 Science is taught as a separate subject by multiple teachers from a mixture of the three subject
specialisms. There is also a dedicated KS3 technician. The department occupies a specifically
equipped laboratory, with access to nine other labs of separate science disciplines, a Lecture
Theatre, a prep room and a staff study space. The department is well stocked with all the usual
scientific materials, as well as lots of specialist equipment to enable the practical aspects of the KS3
course to be delivered successfully.

Science is an area of growth at Kingswood and we have recently developed exciting new outreach
and enrichment opportunities for our own pupils and those of local partner schools. These include a
Mock Mini Interview (MMI) evening, a Science roadshow, working with the Design, Technology and
Engineering department as the South West hub for STEM Racing and work with the Royal Institution.
There are currently 22 members of staff and four subject expert technicians in the faculty. We are
looking for a professional, highly qualified subject specialist who wants to join us at this exciting time
to ensure the continued success of our pupils and enjoy the growth of this key faculty.

Key duties and responsibilities

Increase students’ confidence in problem solving and their understanding of Science;

•  Share your enthusiasm for Science with pupils and staff;
•  Bring individuality and creativity to lesson planning;
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•  Foster a love of learning, and a love of Science within students;
•  Be prepared to teach a full range of ages and ability as required;
•  Develop independent learning skills within students;
•  Mark, record and monitor pupils’ work, in accordance with department policies;
•  Report on student progress, in line with reporting policies;
•  Attend Parents’ Evenings, as appropriate;
•  Work with Senior House Staff to provide pastoral care to students.

The successful candidate will be expected to show commitment in contribution to the wider life of
the school. Kingswood has a high reputation for its extensive extra-curricular programme and all
staff are expected to contribute to the programme as part of their regular school routine.

It should be noted that this is not a definitive list; your duties will be at least those listed above.

You will be expected to:

•  Conduct yourself with professionalism, tact and diplomacy at all times as a representative of

Kingswood

•  Observe health and safety procedures and work safely at all times
•  To comply with all school policies and procedures including reporting any concerns to the
appropriate person in relation to those covering child protection, health, safety, welfare,
security, confidentiality and data protection.

The ideal candidate

Essential qualifications, experience and skills

You will have:

•  A University degree and QTS status
•  Experience of teaching within the British Education System
•  Recent experience of GCSE and A Level teaching through current post or ITT placement
•  The ability to work independently and proactively and as part of a team
•  Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to interact appropriately with others within the

school community

Desirable qualifications, experience and skills

•  Specialism in a Science subject with the ability to teach at least two Science subjects at KS4

level

•  Knowledge of national changes to Scientific education
•  Flair and creativity in lesson planning

Key competencies

•  Desire to share and contribute ideas
•  Uphold and live the Kingswood values and ethos
•  Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
•  Flexible and with a ‘can do’ attitude
•  Evidence of appropriate professional development
•  Supportive of the Christian ethos of the school
•  Open to new ideas and practices

Pay & benefits of service

Kingswood School has high expectations of staff and looks to reward them with beneficial conditions
of service.

•  A six point pay spine for teaching staff with a number of generous allowances for staff taking

on additional management responsibilities.

•  Meaningful, personalised professional development and coaching.
•  All teachers are automatically enrolled into a pension scheme, further details available on

request.

•  Generous remission of fees at Kingswood Nursery, Prep and Senior Schools for children of

employees (subject to the normal competitive entry requirements being met and
availability).  Please note that remission of school fees is not a contractual entitlement; the
Governors reserve the right to vary the rate of remission or to withdraw it altogether.

•  All staff enjoy free meals provided in the Dining Room with refreshments available

throughout the day.

•  Staff are welcome to make use of the leisure and sports facilities (which includes a swimming

pool, gym and tennis courts) set within the beautiful School grounds.

•  Parking available around the School site (subject to availability).
•  Cycle Scheme in line with the Government’s Cycle to Work initiative.
•  Employee Assistance Programme, an independent, free and confidential advice service that

can offer both practical advice and emotional support.

•  Kingswood has a strong sense of community and there are many ways to be involved

whether through sport, music or social events.

Child protection

It is your responsibility to help promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for
whom you are responsible, or with whom you come into contact, and to adhere to and ensure
compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If, in the course of
carrying out the duties of the post, you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or
welfare of children in the school, you must report any concerns to the School’s Designated
Safeguarding Lead. Protecting children from the risk of radicalisation is part of the School’s
safeguarding duties (under the Prevent Duty).

Application process

Please visit our website Work for Us - Kingswood Bath School to read our policies for Recruitment,
Selection and Disclosure Procedure, and Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy including EYFS.

To request an application pack, including a full job description, or if you have any questions, please
contact the People & Culture Team via recruitment@kingswood.bath.sch.uk or telephone 01225 734350.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 18 March 2026, midday.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be scheduled in advance of the closing date.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Mrs Nicola Carr,
Recruitment Co-ordinator, on 01225 734350 or email recruitment@kingswood.bath.sch.uk

Kingswood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects
all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  You will be required to undergo child protection screening
appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask
job  applicants  to  declare  all  convictions  and  cautions  (including  those  which  are  "spent"  unless  they  are
"protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

As an equal opportunities employer, Kingswood School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and
prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual
orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil
partnership.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a
wide range of backgrounds to apply