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Teaching Vacancies; Wilmington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh Academy Wilmington in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Science teacher to inspire the next generation of scientists. You will join an established science department teaching across key stages with access to dedicated technicians and modern labs.

The role offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary based on experience (MPS/UPS) plus London Fringe Allowance, plus opportunities for professional development and career progression within the academy.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for science and ability to engage students.
• Commitment to academic excellence and helping students succeed.
• Strong knowledge to teach across key stages and abilities.

Skills

Passion for science

Motivate and engage students

Subject knowledge across key stages

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Our Inspiring Science Team at Leigh Academy Wilmington!

Are you a passionate Science teacher ready to inspire the next generation of scientists? We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Science teacher to join our established and successful science department.

What You Bring:

• A genuine passion for Science, with the ability to motivate and engage students.
• Commitment to academic excellence and a drive to help students succeed.
• Strong subject knowledge, capable of teaching across key stages to a range of abilities.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

• The department currently teaches the IB MYP, AQA GCSE Combined and Separate Sciences as well as IB Chemistry, Biology, and Physics (experience in these is desirable, but not essential).
• Numerous opportunities for training are available to support your career progression. Whether you're an ECT or an experienced practitioner, you'll find a place to grow and develop within our department and the wider academy.
• Gain access to state-of-the‑art science labs, equipment, and full support from 3 dedicated technicians.
• Contribute to exciting co‑curricular activities within a supportive, forward‑thinking team.

This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary based on experience (MPS/UPS) + London Fringe Allowance. Additional responsibilities are available for the right candidate.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Actual salary £18,415 per annum (£26,016 full time equivalent)