Teacher of Science with Maths
Grade: MPS1 – UPS3
Contract: Permanent (Full-Time or Part-Time considered)
Start Date: January 2027
Closing Date: Thursday, 15th October 2026 at 9:00 am
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026
The Role
Hayesfield Girls’ School is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and dedicated Teacher of Science with Maths to join our thriving STEM team. We welcome applications from specialists across all Science disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics), with the opportunity to deliver A-Level in your specialist subject alongside foundational Mathematics at Key Stage 3.
At Hayesfield, Science and STEM education are fundamental to how we empower young women—dismantling glass ceilings, sparking scientific curiosity, and equipping students with the analytical tools needed for an increasingly technological world.
Key Responsibilities:
- High-Quality Teaching: Teach an engaging, rigorous Science curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and A-Level in your specialist area, alongside foundational Mathematics at KS3.
- Fostering STEM Aspirations: Inspire young women to pursue STEM pathways, developing their scientific enquiry, quantitative reasoning, and practical investigation skills.
- Cross-Curricular Fluency: Help students see the natural connections between mathematical reasoning and scientific analysis to build confidence across both disciplines.
- Faculty Collaboration: Work alongside our vibrant Science and Mathematics faculties to uphold high expectations, excellent pedagogy, and outstanding student outcomes.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
- Teaching Qualification: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a specialism in a Science discipline (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
- Subject Versatility: Ability to teach your Science specialism up to A-Level and a willingness/capability to deliver KS3 Mathematics.
- STEM Empowerment: Passion for dismantling barriers and inspiring girls to excel in scientific and quantitative fields.
- Pedagogical Standards: A commitment to high expectations, engaging practical work, and cross-curricular learning.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate across two strong, high-performing departments.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience delivering A-Level Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) with a track record of strong student progress.
- Experience delivering Key Stage 3 or 4 Mathematics.
We offer:
- A thriving STEM culture with exceptional post-16 uptake and students regularly progressing to Russell Group universities and Oxbridge for STEM courses.
- Outstanding professional development and cross-trust collaboration through the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership and The Bath Hub.
- A supportive, ambitious working environment split across two beautiful sites in the heart of Bath.
About us:
Hayesfield is a unique, oversubscribed Girls’ School with a co-educational Sixth Form. Guided by our motto, "Achieving Ambitions," our results consistently place us in the top 5% of schools nationally, and our most recent Ofsted inspection praised our "Outstanding" Sixth Form and culture of high aspiration for every student.
How to apply:
Please review the job description and submit a completed application form accompanied by a supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4). Your statement should explain how your experience, pedagogical approach, and personal qualities make you a strong candidate for this position. If applying for a part-time or job-share position, please clearly indicate your preferred working pattern.
Hayesfield Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
