Teacher of Science

What skills and experience we're looking for

Inspire a Love of Science

Join Millfield’s Science Department

Position

Teacher of Science KS3 and KS4

Full Time

Permanent

Main Scale/UPR

This role is ideal for ECTs and experienced teachers, and we offer a highly supportive induction programme.

Start Date

1st April 2027 or 1st

September 2027 Applications Closing Date

13th November 2026, 9am

Interview

24th November 2026

Are you passionate about working with confident, articulate and ambitious young people?

Millfield is a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 16 secondary school with a reputation for excellence in behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and pastoral care. We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and motivated teacher of science who is committed to delivering outstanding teaching and securing outstanding outcomes for every student.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative and forward‑thinking science department in a school where high expectations, professional growth and a commitment to “Creating Bright Futures” sit at the heart of everything we do.

Why Millfield?

Award‑winning provision: National recognition for Behaviour, Attendance, Wellbeing, SEND, Outcomes, Careers and CPLD.

A thriving school community

Oversubscribed for many years with exceptional parental and student voice.

Outstanding culture

Behaviour is calm and purposeful, allowing teachers to focus on high‑quality teaching.

Professional growth

Sector‑leading CPLD, embedded coaching, no graded observations and a clear pathway for progression.

Exceptional support for teachers

Centralised schemes of learning, shared assessments, protected PPA, additional non‑contact time, and a no‑cover policy.

A strong staff community

High morale; strong, visible leadership, and a culture of collaboration and respect.

Our Science Department

Our science department has 8 teachers and 2 science technicians: they are collaborative, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement and enrich students’ learning through:

• Extra‑curricular opportunities and trips
• Strong KS3 and KS4 provision with generous curriculum time
• Classrooms equipped with visualisers to support live modelling

GCSE outcomes have consistently exceeded national averages.

Who We’re Looking For

A teacher who

• Has excellent subject knowledge and a passion for science
• Believes every student can achieve highly, regardless of background
• Delivers engaging, challenging and inclusive lessons
• Uses assessment effectively to drive progress
• Promotes reading, vocabulary and strong literacy and oracy
• Is reflective, ambitious and committed to continual improvement
• Brings warmth, professionalism and high expectations

Join Us

If you want to teach in a school where students are enthusiastic, behaviour is exemplary, and staff feel valued and supported, we would love to hear from you.

To arrange a visit or an informal conversation, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Hall, on 01253 865929 or email admin@millfield.lancs.sch.uk.

What the school offers its staff

Please see the application pack for further information about this vacancy.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Millfield, the welfare of the child is paramount. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff should understand their responsibility to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Attitudes towards promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people will be scrutinised during the selection process for the post that you have applied for.