Teacher of Science with Responsibility
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to the opportunity to teach in a reputable school with strong academic performance and pathways for career progression.
- Position in a high-performing school with career growth potential
- Work with enthusiastic and engaged students
- Opportunity for professional development and support
Pros
- Collaboration with a well-regarded science department
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
- Strong student engagement and educational outcomes
Cons
- High expectations may lead to stress
- Competitive application process due to school reputation
- Potential for heavy workloads during term
Who it's for
Mid to Senior-level • Full-Time
Good fit
- Experienced teachers in the science field
- Individuals passionate about student engagement
- Educators looking for growth opportunities
Not recommended for
- New entrants to the teaching profession
- Individuals looking for part-time roles
- Those not focused on science education
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Teacher of Science with Responsibility
Ash Green School is a high-performing, friendly and oversubscribed 11-18 school (920 students on roll) located in Warwickshire, close to the border of Coventry.
We are currently looking to appoint an inspirational teacher of science to join our supportive team from Easter 2018. The successful applicant will have the drive to be part of a forward thinking department, focused on developing exciting and engaging learning experiences for our aspirational students. All science specialists are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Science is an extremely popular subject at Ash Green School. With option groups taught to Year 13. We are very proud that 58% of our students this year have applied to Russell Group Universities, many to study the Sciences at Higher Education.
We have incredible students at Ash Green and are passionate about providing them with the best possible education; placing them at the heart of everything we do. Our students are well behaved, happy, engaging, inquisitive and are very proud to be Ash Green Students; equally impressive are our staff who work tirelessly to achieve our excellent results and to help each student truly achieve their best. We are extremely proud to have such wonderful colleagues and grateful for the life chances they are giving our young people.
We see the investment in our staff as crucial as we look to build on previous successes for our students and the school. The successful candidate will be given fantastic career progression opportunities and continued investment from a caring senior management team who are keen to support staff to develop both personally and professionally.
Ash Green is a Good School with Outstanding leadership (Ofsted April 2013). In 2016 the Department for Education placed Ash Green in the top 16% of schools in England. Our Progress 8 score of +0.38 also place us in the top 5 highest performing schools in Coventry and Warwickshire.
We welcome applications from colleagues who want to be part of a positive and successful team in this very exciting time for the school.
We offer:
- A committed and supportive science team
- Excellent leadership development opportunities
- Students with good attitudes to learning and a desire to learn
- Small class sizes
- A personalised approach to CPD
- Personal Health plan (Medicash)
- Childcare Vouchers
If you have a passion for your subject and for educating motivated and enthusiastic students, we would love to hear from you.
For more information and to apply, please contact Mike Sherwin on:
T: 0116 253 2389 / 07525 889925
E: ashgreen@hays.com
Closing date: Monday 22nd January 2018
Ash Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and other checks.
