KS1 Class Teacher & Science Lead

Academics Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a KS1 Class Teacher and Science Lead for a primary school in Chelmsford starting in September 2026. The role involves leading Science curriculum development, monitoring pupil progress, and collaborating with staff to deliver engaging lessons. Candidates must hold QTS and have relevant experience in primary education. The school is known for its supportive environment and offers excellent training and progression opportunities. Join a diverse community dedicated to fostering both pupil and staff development.

Benefits

Excellent education and training opportunities

Supportive staff and leadership team

Car park available

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS and relevant UK teaching experience.
• Passion for teaching Science and working collaboratively.
• Ability to develop engaging and effective lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead Science curriculum development and assessment.
• Monitor student progress in Science subjects.
• Collaborate with staff for effective lesson delivery.

Skills

Passionate about teaching

Creative lesson planning

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

KS1 Class Teacher and Science Lead - Chelmsford, Essex

Are you an experienced and qualified Primary Teacher seeking a new challenge for September 2026?

Would you like the opportunity to lead on Science across the school?

Perhaps, you are seeking a school where you can progress in your career and take on more responsibility

Academics are working with an Outstanding graded and modern primary school in Chelmsford who are seeking a passionate, driven and ambitious KS1 Teacher who is ready to take the next step in their career and lead on Science across the whole school. This role is due to begin in September 2026 and is a permanent role.

KS1 Class Teacher and Science Lead

• Science Lead TL R
• Chelmsford, Essex
• September start
• MPS2-MPS6 + TLR 2
• Permanent contract
• 2-form entry school
• Outstanding OFSTED
• Excellent education and training & progression opportunities
• Supportive SLT and staff
• Car park available

The SLT of this school are seeking a passionate and creative KS1 Class Teacher who is looking to take that next step in their career and take on additional responsibility as a Science Lead.

This Chelmsford primary school prides itself on its diversity and inclusivity and has a focus for seeing daily development from both pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

The role of the KS1 Class Teacher and Science Lead will involve you leading the school to raise attainment in Science. This will include gap analysis of pupil's strengths and weakness to help close the gap between these pupils.

You will be monitoring the progress and improving teaching across the Science subject.

As a KS1 Class Teacher and Science lead, you will be supported by the schools senior leadership team. You will lead colleagues in formulation, review and evaluation in line with the Head teacher and SLT.

Together, with the senior leadership team and staff, this Head Teacher has high expectations of teaching and learning and endeavours to make the curriculum fun and creative.

You must be a passionate and creative primary teacher who is not afraid to share ideas and work together with the staffing team to make the Science curriculum exciting and enjoyable.

You will have the opportunity to choose the year group that you want to teach from September depending on your preference and experience.

You will be required to work alongside your partner teachers to plan, prepare and deliver lessons to all abilities.

Qualifications

If you hold QTS and have the relevant UK experience to teach in this primary school and lead on Science then please contact Sarah @ Academics on (phone number removed) or please send your CV to !

KS1 Class Teacher and Science Lead - Chelmsford, Essex - Education and training

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