Welcome to Pownall Hall School
Step through our gates and you will feel it straight away - this is no ordinary prep school. Pownall Hall is a place where tradition meets adventure; where beautiful, historic walls echo with laughter and the sound of muddy boots racing across the fields.
We are a community bound by purpose: pupils, teachers, families, governors and friends all working together to nurture young people who are confident, capable and ready for the world beyond our doors. Our children achieve exceptional academic results, but just as importantly, they grow as individuals - curious, kind and willing to give things a go.
Our setting gives us something really special. From our woodland Forest School and wildlife pond to the Boddington Theatre, science lab, astro pitch and full-sized sports hall, every space has been designed to inspire. It is a place where children can explore, discover and enjoy being children - every single day.
The Role: Prep Science Teacher (Maternity Cover)
We are recruiting for a Prep Science Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join Pownall Hall School from 1st September 2026.
This is a part-time role, equivalent to 0.6 of a full-time timetable. The role will be the equivalent of three days per week, although the exact working pattern may not be three full days and will be confirmed with the successful candidate. The pro rata salary (part time, term time only) for this role is £17, 500 to £19, 500 depending on experience.
The successful candidate will teach Science across the Prep year groups, Forms 3 to 6. This is an important role within our academic team, delivering high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring that Science remains engaging, practical and ambitious across these core ages.
At Pownall, our pupils benefit from access to a dedicated science lab, beautiful grounds, Forest School, a wildlife pond and extensive outdoor learning opportunities, all of which help bring learning to life in a meaningful way.
We are looking for someone who will enjoy making Science exciting and accessible for children, whether that is through practical investigations, thoughtful questioning, outdoor learning or helping pupils make connections with the world around them.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach Science to pupils in Forms 3 to 6, delivering engaging and well-planned lessons that support progress and enjoyment in the subject
- Plan, prepare and assess pupils’ work in line with school expectations
- Use practical work, investigation and discussion to encourage curiosity, confidence and scientific thinking
- Support pupils in developing strong subject knowledge, skills and vocabulary
- Make effective use of the school’s science lab, grounds and wider facilities to enrich pupils’ learning
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to pupils, parents and colleagues as appropriate
- Contribute to curriculum planning, subject development and academic review processes
- Promote Science across the school through displays, enrichment opportunities, events or activities where appropriate
- Supporting class teachers in Early Years and Pre-Prep regarding the Science curriculum when needed
- Attend relevant staff meetings, training and school events as required
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professionalism and care at all times
Who we are looking for
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are excellent classroom practitioners with experience teaching Science to Prep / Key Stage 2 pupils specifically
- Have strong subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for Science
- Understand how to make Science practical, engaging and accessible for children
- Are confident leading a subject within a prep school setting
- Can support colleagues in Early Years and Pre-Prep when needed
- Bring warmth, clarity and high expectations to their teaching
- Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a wider school team
- Understand the importance of preparing children for the next stage of their education
- Are confident communicating with parents, including through Parents’ Evenings, specialist subject events and day-to-day conversations where appropriate
- Will contribute positively to the life of Pownall Hall School
- Experience within an independent prep school would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Application Process
Please submit your completed application form, which can be downloaded from our website or requested via email, and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, addressed to David Goulbourn, Headmaster, to: [email protected].
Due to safer recruitment in schools policies and requirements, we are unable to accept CVs and are only able to consider your application once the Pownall Hall School Application Form has been received.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Pownall Hall School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - full details are in our Safer Recruitment Policy on our website. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Pay: £17,500.00-£19,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wilmslow SK9 5DW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Experience:
- Science Teacher in KS2: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
