Teacher of Science

Hurstmere School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured - Employee Assistance

Benenden Healthcare

Free Flu Jabs

Free Health Checks

Access EarlyPay

Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8-12

Free Parking

Job summary

Hurstmere School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Science Teacher to start from January 2027. This is a full-time role, paid on the Outer London STPC MPS / UPS with a recruitment incentive of £5,000.

The school will offer a robust support package and opportunities for professional development, with an emphasis on high standards, effective teaching, and a positive learning environment for students.

Qualifications

• Qualified science teacher capable of delivering engaging secondary science lessons.
• Experience in teaching science to GCSE/KS5 students is desirable.
• Strong commitment to high standards and student progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and practical Science lessons that inspire curiosity and support student progress.
• Help learners develop a strong understanding of science and inquiry skills.
• Contribute to school-wide CPD and professional development activities.

Skills

Science teaching

Secondary education

Curriculum delivery

Education

QTS (UK)

PGCE

Job description

Hurstmere School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Science Teacher, to start from January 2027. This is a full time role, paid on the Outer London STPC MPS / UPS with a recruitment incentive of £5,000.

The school is offering a recruitment incentive of £5,000 which is split into the following payments - £2,500 subject to the successful completion of a probationary period, and a further £2,500 to be paid upon one year service. This post would suit an experienced or Early Career Teacher with good prospects for career development.

Interviews will be held week on 15 October 2026

The successful candidate will deliver engaging and practical Science lessons that inspire curiosity, support student progress, and help learners develop a strong understanding of science.

The successful candidate will have an attention to detail, will work to a high standard, and will seek to ensure a positive educational environment through their work. In return, The Howard Academy Trust offers a wide variety of benefits, details of which are outlined below.

What can we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks
• Access EarlyPay
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership
• CPD afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the school office by calling 0208 3005665 or via email to [e-mail]

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.