Vacancy

Teacher of Science

Job summary

SalaryMPR/UPR
LocationThe Forest School
AddressComptons Ln, Horsham RH13 5NT
Websitehttps://www.theforestschool.com/
Telephone No01403 261086
Required FromRequired from April 2025
ContractPermanent, Full-time
1 FTE

Job advertisement

Section: Secondary/Science

Horsham, West Sussex

The Forest School
Comptons Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NT

Teacher of Science
MPR/UPR
Required from April 2025 or earlier if available

The Forest School is a highly successful, friendly and dynamic 11-16 School, committed to achieving high standards and to developing the potential of all our students and staff. It is an exciting time in the history of the school as from September ‘25 the school will be co-educational in every year group and we already know that we are significantly oversubscribed, again, for September. The school has invested heavily in refurbishment and redesign of three new, stunning, state of the art Science rooms with more to be completed soon and we continue to see our Science GCSE results improve year on year. You will be joining a young, enthusiastic team who are always looking for ways to innovate and excite students about Science.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following;

• Qualified Teacher Status
• the ability to motivate students and achieve excellent results
• excellent organisational and ICT skills
• good subject knowledge
• the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team
• An enthusiasm for Science and the ability to share this with young people

Applications will be considered from candidates with all levels of experience.

If you are passionate about learning, determined to build relationships with young people, committed to working with the full range of students' needs and talents, and keen to work in a forward-looking school that will support you in your professional development, The Forest School would like to hear from you.

Visits welcomed by appointment.

Please apply via the Joining Us/Staff Vacancies page on our website:
www.theforestschool.com by the closing date and time

Closing date: Friday 25th April 2025 (9.00am)
Interview date: w/c Monday 28th April 2025

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. Should this happen, the advert would be removed from the site

The Forest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students so we expect all staff and volunteers, as well as those who work on the premises, to share this commitment. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, social media check and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.


Posted Date:26 March 2025
Closing Date:25 April 2025
Interview Date:w/c 28 April 2025

Further information

Science Job Description March 2025.pdf
Science Person Specification March 2025.pdf

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