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Part Time - 0.3 across 4 days tbc

4 January 2027-31 August 2027

Inspire curiosity. Ignite a passion for science. Shape the future

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Science Teacher who wants to make a real difference to young people’s lives? Alderman White School is looking for a dedicated teacher to inspire students, develop their scientific understanding and encourage a lifelong love of learning.

We are seeking an individual who can deliver engaging, high-quality science lessons that challenge and motivate students across a range of abilities. You will help bring science to life through practical investigations, creative teaching approaches and opportunities for students to develop their curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for science and a commitment to excellent teaching and learning.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that inspire and challenge students.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all students can succeed.
• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and support achievement.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing and continuous professional development.

Alderman White School is a friendly, thriving and stimulating place to work and study. Our students are well-behaved and motivated. We have excellent support from parents and the community, and a talented and positive staff team. We are ambitious for every student and provide high-quality pastoral care and support, as well as outstanding enrichment opportunities for our students and the local community.

Staff wellbeing and development is very important to us - we offer a strong sense of community, high quality staffroom facilities and a carefully tailored staff development programme, centralised behaviour system, a feedback policy which takes account of workload, and access to health services through the Schools Advisory Service. PPA time is above the statutory requirement and can be taken off site.

The school is conveniently located 5 minutes from Junction 25 of the M1, close to the A52, as well as tram and bus routes, in a suburban area close to Nottingham University.

Our membership of White Hills Park Trust, a small local Trust of diverse schools with a common ethos and values, provides excellent opportunities for further professional development and networking.

Additional Information about our School can be found at https://aldermanwhite.school

White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school. It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon.  We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.

Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils. 

Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org)

If you would like to arrange to visit the school or to discuss the role, please contact Amy Oakes, Operations Manager on 0115 9170424 or amy.oakes@whptrust.org.

Applications Via our online application form, which can be found at Careers | The White Hills Park Trust or by clicking the ‘apply now’ link. Please note, we reserve the right to contact and interview suitable candidates before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged

Applications must be submitted by 9am 16 November 2026 by clicking the ‘apply now’ link.

Interviews to be held: Thursday 19November 2026

White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work.

All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview, and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

Claire Shaw

CEO