Permanent Teacher of Science (Chemistry / Physics)

Higham Lane School; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Training and support

Employee assistance programme

Benefits scheme

Free onsite parking

Eye care subsidy

Cycle to work

Job summary

Higham Lane School in Nuneaton is seeking a Permanent Teacher of Science (Chemistry and/or Physics) to start January 2027. The successful candidate will teach Chemistry or Physics at Key Stage 3 and 4 and contribute to a supportive science department.

Applicants should be suitably qualified and experienced, with a commitment to safeguarding and the ability to work across the MAT with colleagues. The school offers a competitive remuneration package and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be suitably-qualified, experienced and enthusiastic teacher to teach Chemistry or Physics at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry or Physics at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Job description

Permanent Teacher of Science (Chemistry / Physics)

Higham Lane School, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0BJ

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Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR / UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Higham Lane School is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Teacher of Science (Chemistry / Physics) to start January 2027.

Applications are invited from suitably-qualified, experienced and enthusiastic teachers to teach Chemistry or Physics at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

What the school offers its staff

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Bespoke training and support from the Trust team to meet your needs;
• We provide a supportive Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
• Employee benefits scheme, offering discount on every day and lifestyle essentials.
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised eye care for extended users of VDU.
• Cycle to work scheme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks:

• Childcare disqualification
• DBS
• Medical
• Online and social media
• Prohibition from teaching
• right to worksatisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must let us know about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Additional benefits

• excellent continuous professional development,
• reduced workload,
• behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn,
• a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing,
• opportunities to work across the MAT in a successful and growing trust.

Locations

Tynings Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0BG

Stoney Stanton Rd, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4FS

Erdington Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RN

Closing date

The closing date will be 9am, Friday 9th October 2026, though we reserve the right to close this early so please apply swiftly.