Teacher of Science with a Physics preference

1.0 FTE, permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Dereham Neatherd High School is seeking a Teacher of Science, preferably Physics, to Key Stage 4. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented professional with a proven track record of excellence and impact to join our flourishing school. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification on mynewterm.com for more details and to apply.

We are a popular and inclusive school which aims to be truly outstanding in every area of school life. We have high standards and strive for excellence in all we do. Our ethos - “Learning Without Limits” - is evident in our rigorous academic curriculum and our strong reputation for first-rate pastoral provision. We are very proud of our pupils and have a highly talented, friendly and supportive staff who are steadfast in living our shared core values: compassion, hard work, respect, integrity and fairness.

We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme for all staff. We work closely with staff to support colleague wellbeing across the Trust. The Trust welcomes applications from members of minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities.

Staff employee benefits include Teachers Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and parking on site.

Visits to school and/or informal discussions are welcome. Please contact Joe Scahill on 01362 697981 or via vacancies@neatherd.org.

Closing date: 8am, 30th April 2026, or on the earlier receipt of suitable candidate applications. Early applications are therefore recommended.

Interview date: 11th May 2026

Enrich Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974