Teacher of Science at Springfield School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SS/85185

Location

Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
One Year Fixed Term until 31 August 2027 (Maternity Cover)

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 27th Apr, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

Usually within two weeks of the closing date

Interview Date(s) Usually within two weeks of the closing date

About this Role

Teacher of Science

Maternity Cover – 1 Year Fixed Term

Pay Scale MPR1 to UPR3; Salary £32,916 to £51,048

September (or October) 2026

Springfield is an inclusive and high performing 11-16 school, in which ‘leaders strive to ensure that every pupil feels valued’. Ofsted judged the school to be ‘good’, across the board in April 2025.

We are seeking a friendly, efficient, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for working with young people. The ideal candidate will bring excellent ICT and organisational skills, alongside ambition, strong qualifications, and high motivation. You will be able to deliver and develop a high quality Science curriculum for students of all abilities. ECTs are welcome to apply, as are more experienced educators. Wide ranging CPD opportunities are available to support your professional growth and success.

For an informal discussion regarding the post, please telephone Mrs Brunning (Assistant Headteacher) at the school.

Springfield School and The De Curci Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and other background checks – including overseas checks, online searches, and verification of teachers’ status via the Department for Education’s website - will be carried out prior to any offer of employment

Contact Details

  Mrs Brunning
  02392379119
  vbrunning@springfield.uk.net

Springfield School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Please confirm if you have used any AI (Artificial Intelligence) assistance in this application and if yes please explain where and why.
Do you understand the Trust's Safeguarding Policy?