Teacher of Science

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher of science to join an exciting, dynamic and successful department. The post is suitable for either an Early Careers Teacher (ECT) or an experienced teacher.

Student attainment is good within Science GCSE courses and there is a substantial cohort of students taking the Triple Science course. Trilogy results were above the national average in 2019 and students make great progress within Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Science also has a successful post-16 uptake, with A-level courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Science.

The person we are seeking will:

• Be passionate about science and have the desire to share that passion with students.
• Be an innovative and inspiring classroom teacher.
• Be able to work collaboratively in a large and diverse team.
• Be reflective and eager to develop their teaching skills.

Little Heath School is a highly successful comprehensive school (1658 on roll, including 366 in the Sixth Form) situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting to the west of Reading, with good access to road and rail links. The school has recently benefited from a significant and transformational building project, opening a new £15 million main block in spring 2021. New staff will also be given their own laptop to work on and their own classroom base when they join.

As a school, we pride ourselves on our Continuing Professional Development Programme, which supports teachers to continually improve their practice in innovative ways, collaborating with other members of staff.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils/members of the public and provide advice/instruction in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

For an application form and information pack please email

Please address supporting letter of application to the Headteacher.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is Friday, 31 January 2025.

We reserve the right to interview before this date if a suitable shortlist is obtained, so early application is encouraged.

Little Heath School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Little Heath School will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.