St Joseph's Catholic School 

"With God's love and inspiration, we aspire and achieve excellence"

Job Title: Teacher of Science

Responsible to: Head of Science

Start Date:  September 2026

Our Science Department

At St Joseph’s Catholic School, the Science Department is an energetic, forward-thinking community where curiosity, critical inquiry, and hands‑on exploration lie at the heart of everything we do. Our team is supportive, innovative and deeply committed to nurturing a lifelong fascination with the natural world. We challenge pupils to think logically and scientifically, encouraging metacognitive approaches that empower them to understand not only what they are learning but how they learn and how to progress. Through practical investigation and conceptual rigour, we strive for excellence in every lesson, developing young scientists who question, analyse and reflect.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high‑quality Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Assess, record and report on pupil progress, providing clear feedback to support improvement.
• Maintain strong classroom management and create a safe, purposeful learning environment.
• Contribute to curriculum development, reviewing and refining schemes of work.
• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues and leaders to support pupil development.
• Participate in professional development, performance management and wider school duties.

About us

St Joseph’s is a co-educational, 11-16 Catholic voluntary-aided school in the diocese of Clifton and the county of Wiltshire. Our aim is to provide a caring educational environment where each person is valued and is given the dignity due to a child of God.

Everyone in our school is here for a purpose, to learn each day and to widen their knowledge, experience and imaginative understanding.

What we can offer you

• A supportive, driven and highly committed governing body and teaching and support staff
• Students who are enthusiastic and keen to learn
• CPD programme and ongoing professional development of the highest standard
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Local Authority Healthcare Cashplan - cover towards optical and dental, private consultations and therapy appointments
• Access to discount scheme that includes over 300 stores
• Cycle to Work Scheme – allows eligible staff to purchase a bike/safety equipment. You do not pay income tax or national insurance contribution on the part of your salary which is “sacrificed” to pay for the bike or childcare vouchers.

Find out more and apply

You can find out more about this role and St Joseph's Catholic School by downloading our recruitment pack.

We actively encourage and welcome visits to our school prior to application. Please contact Mrs K Snell, Operations Director, on ksn@sjcs.org.uk or 01722 335380.

Please complete our online application via MyNewTerm. CV's will not be accepted.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.