Science Teacher - Maternity Cover

Healing Academy; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Healing Academy in Grimsby is seeking a proactive Teacher of Science for maternity cover. You will deliver engaging KS3/KS4 lessons, contribute to a supportive trust culture, and collaborate with a team committed to high standards. The post offers Main Payscale (M1–M6) with potential for a TLR2 and starts November 2026.

Join a welcoming school family within Harbour Learning Trust, helping develop confident, globally minded learners. Closing date: 16 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant Undergraduate Degree.
• Experience teaching in a secondary environment (KS3 & KS4).
• Strong IT skills and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• A deep understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to the wellbeing of young people.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-organised lessons informed by up-to-date pedagogical and subject knowledge.
• Use a range of strategies and eLearning tools to meet diverse learner needs and raise pupil attainment.
• Maintain a secure understanding of the technology curriculum and its contribution to cross-curricular learning.
• Establish a purposeful and safe learning environment, managing behavior constructively in line with school policies.
• Support the social, emotional, and behavioral skills of students, acting as a role model and contributing to the wider school ethos.

Skills

QTS

KS3 & KS4 experience

IT skills

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Job description

Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover) - Healing Academy

Are you creative? Are you a risk-taking educator? Do you have a passion for inspiring greatness in every child?

If you have answered yes to these questions then you could be the person we are looking for!

You would not just be joining a school ~ you would be joining a family. At Healing Academy, we are proud members of the Harbour Learning Trust, our success is built on a philosophy of care, inclusion, and high standards. We are a values-driven community where kindness, empathy, and ambition are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in providing an education that prepares every child to be a successful global citizen, and we are looking for an inspiring Teacher of Science to help us deliver on that vision

You will be part of a supportive network that prioritises continuous professional development and a strong team ethos.

The role:

• Location: Healing Academy, Grimsby

• Salary Scale: Main payscale M1-M6 with the potential for a TLR2

• Reports to: Assistant Principal

• Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 16th September 2026

• Interviews will be held: To be confirmed

• Start Date: November 2026

As a Teacher of Science, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, challenging lessons that engage and motivate students across KS3 and KS4. You will join a team dedicated to academic excellence and personal growth, ensuring that our students acquire the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the future

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach well-organised lessons informed by up-to-date pedagogical and subject knowledge.
• Use a range of strategies and eLearning tools to meet diverse learner needs and raise pupil attainment.
• Maintain a secure understanding of the technology curriculum and its contribution to cross-curricular learning.
• Establish a purposeful and safe learning environment, managing behavior constructively in line with school policies.
• Support the social, emotional, and behavioral skills of students, acting as a role model and contributing to the wider school ethos.

The Person: What We Are Looking For

You are an exemplary classroom practitioner who is reflective, resilient, and committed to driving up standards.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant Undergraduate Degree.

• Experience teaching in a secondary environment (KS3 & KS4).

• Strong IT skills and a commitment to continuous professional development.

• A deep understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to the wellbeing of young people.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with staff and students

About our Trust

We are proud to have the highest performing primary and secondary schools in our area and we are honored to have been shortlisted for the TES Inclusive Trust of the Year Award. Most importantly, we are proud that we are improving the life chances for our children and giving them the tools and the values to lead happy and successful lives.

Our Vision is to empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place. The work we do is underpinned by our DANCE values and our magnificent seven behaviours;

Our Fantastic Five Values

D - Harbour children deserve joyful (delight)schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well-being for everyone. A - We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence (ambition). By learning from the best, we improve and give back to our communities. N - Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy (nurture). We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive, preparing them for the future. C - We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. Colleagues will experience belonging through collaboration, well-being, and continuous development. E - Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure. At Harbour, we encourage creativity and collaboration, helping both children and colleagues achieve their goals.

Our Magnificent Seven Behaviors

• We will act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do
• We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge
• We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same
• We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities
• We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with
• compassion and empathy
• We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others
• We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone

Come and join our happy, values led trust that truly believes in “success and happiness for all”

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks and enhanced DBS.

We warmly welcome visits to our school - please reach out to organise a tour or to discuss the role in more detail.

School office;

01472 502400

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