Job title: Teacher of Science
Salary: Main Pay Range 1 - Upper Pay Range 3 + TLR2
School: Lift New Forest, Long Lane, Holbury, Hampshire, SO45 2PA
Hours: Full time or part time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: April 2026

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to support the leadership of the Science department in a friendly and successful secondary school.

Your new school
Lift Schools is an ambitious MAT of 59 schools and we pride ourselves on providing the best training and career progression. Lift New Forest is a successful and friendly school in the Waterside area of Hampshire. Our vision is simple - to provide an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day.

This vision is reflected in the reality of our 2025 examination results, which were our best ever! We also know that this trend will continue in the coming years. As part of Lift Schools, we have set the ambitious goal of 90% of our students achieving a good pass in English and Mathematics by 2028, and to continue the year-on-year rise in the number of students achieving the highest grades. It is this success that will allow every young person who attends this school to access the most ambitious future as they enter adulthood.

Moveover, at Lift New Forest, children belong to a community of students who are proud of their school. Students are respectful to each other and behave very well in and out of lessons. They embody the habits of the New Forest Way; Be Kind, Show Determination, Make Good Choices. The children at our school are a pleasure to work with, both inside and outside the classroom.

As a small school we are fortunate to be able to really get to know each student very well, and our children are part of a school with a real community feel. Strong relationships and first class support across the community ensure that young people are safe, happy and successful.

Your new role
Our science department is led by a dedicated Head of Department who joined the school in September 2026. We are looking for an ambitious and knowledgeable 2nd in charge of Science to support the next stage of our journey. The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting the Head of Science to quickly raise standards in Science and set the vision and direction for the department over the coming years. You will be joining a talented team of Science teachers and a technician.
If you are looking for somewhere that believes in giving all teachers the opportunity to be great and will support you both personally and professionally to ensure you reach your full potential look no further.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with strong subject knowledge in science, strong classroom management skills and a passion for the subject. You will have a successful track record of improving the education of pupils and know what excellent education looks like in a classroom. Whether you're in your first year of teaching or your tenth, you will be warmly welcomed and supported here.

We offer you:
Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Please don't wait until the closing date to apply as we will review applications as we receive them.
Interview - we will review applications and interview ASAP so please don't wait to apply!

If you would like a confidential discussion before applying and/or a tour of the school please contact Jessica Billows, Recruitment Manager on jbillows@liftschools.org

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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