Teacher of Science

Dover College are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Science to join our thriving and ambitious secondary school. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic educator to inspire curiosity, foster a love of scientific enquiry, and contribute to the academic and personal development of our pupils.

The successful candidate will be a passionate subject specialist with the ability to deliver engaging and challenging lessons across the secondary age range. They will share our commitment to high academic standards, intellectual curiosity, and the pursuit of excellence, while supporting pupils to develop confidence, resilience, and independence in their learning.

As a member of our close-knit and supportive community, the successful applicant will be expected to play a full part in the wider life of the school, contributing to our rich programme of co-curricular activities and helping to uphold the values and ethos that underpin an outstanding independent school education.

Whether an experienced teacher or an ambitious early-career professional, you will find a welcoming environment where innovation, collaboration, and professional development are encouraged and valued.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children. All employees must have the ability to understand and adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation.

To apply, please complete an application form along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. 

Please include the name and contact details of two referees. Referees will normally be approached before the interview.

All candidates are requested to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This can be found at the end of the application process. Any information collected from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential.

In line with GDPR, we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation, genetic and/or biometric data) in your application documentation. Following this notice, any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CV/application documentation will be understood by us as your expressed consent to process this information going forward. Please also remember to not mention anyone’s information or details (e.g. referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion.