Teacher of Science

Eteach International; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Silver CREST award

Job summary

Crown Hills Community College in Leicester is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Science to join our Science faculty. The post is permanent and full time, with a salary aligned to scale for a successful applicant.

You will join a cohesive team, delivering KS3/KS4 science and contributing to curriculum development. Our school emphasises wellbeing and professional growth; we recently celebrated the CREST silver award for STEM excellence and offer robust support for teaching and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high quality science lessons to a secondary or KS3/4 cohort.
• Ability to plan and map curriculum and develop engaging STEM activities.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and safeguarding in line with school policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging GCSE/KS3 science lessons to all pupils.
• Contribute to the science curriculum development and scheme of work.
• Support practical demonstrations and STEM outreach activities.

Skills

Science Education

Curriculum Planning

Practical Demonstrations

Job description

* Teacher of ScienceFast Apply# Teacher of ScienceEmployerLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £31,650 - £49,084Posted: 29th September 2026Start Date: 4th January 2027Expires: 12th October 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 4th January 2027Job ID: 1576753Start Date: 4th January 2027* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1576753* Share :Dear prospective applicant,Thank you for expressing an interest in this key vacancy at our college.Over the last six years we have been on a journey to try and make this school not only one of the best schools for children to attend but also one of the best schools to work in as a member of staff. that is extremely rare and we urge you to come and see us in action, speak to the staff and speak to the students. Every decision that we take is done with a lot of thought and consideration and we put well-being at the centre, so that teachers can teach and students can learn.There is always a tension between well-being and accountability but I do believe that we are getting closer to finding the sweet spot between the two. Although it is not the end of our journey, we have been recognised for the work we do in this area; we won the TES well-being school of the year award in 2024. We were shortlisted for the prestigious Pearsons Award for Secondary School of the Year and went on to win the Gold Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School 2023.These are indeed exciting times to join us and make a difference to the lives of others.We have a very different approach and we are trying to create a very different culture at CHCC, a culture whereby those in leadership do not hold authority and deserve to be followed; leaders at CHCC have to earn the right to lead and we welcome and appreciate challenge if we do not live up to the standards that are expected of us.The THIRST values permeate all that we do and are a framework that staff can hold leaders to account for the way that they lead. We have high expectations but we will provide the support, training and resources for you to deliver the best possible education for our students.We are very clear that the gender, background, colour, poverty, wealth or social status of a child should have no bearing onhow well they perform and staff here work extremely hard in trying to close that gap between the different groups of pupils.We have removed lesson observations from the appraisal process and linked it to professional development. Currently staff are entitled to 'visits' and entitled to a professional dialogue to improve their practice. That is a risk we have taken but it is aimed at creating a learning community where teachers can teach and learners can learn, without fear.As a result, we have improved our headline figures year on year and initial analysis places us in the top 12% of schools nationally for progress, although we know that we can still do better.Our behaviour policy is clear and simple, \"First Time Every Time,\" no quibbles, no arguments just do as we expect. Teachers no longer have to do detentions, chase up absence, attendance or punctuality. These are all done centrally with a highly skilled team that has taken the workload away from teachers.If you walk the building during lessons, it is as if the school is empty; you will only hear the sound of delivery from teachers through an open door.Curriculum is obviously now at the forefront of what we do and is the progression model. We have spent a significant amount of time ensuring that the curriculum is sequenced appropriately so that students are knowing, remembering and therefore able to do more.I would also urge you to read our well-being charter that provides you with an understanding of things that we do to just make your job that little bit easier, not tokenistic but just genuine little things that help.The Science faculty at Crown Hills Community College consists of 11 teaching staff. The leadership structure within the faculty includes one head of Faculty and 1 deputy head of faculty and one assistant head of faculty. This cohesive team works closely together, united in their goal to enhance the life opportunities of our students. We take great pride in the robust Science provision at our school. At KS3, students benefit from 3 weekly Science lessons, with an additional 5 lessons for combined science and 8 lessons dedicated to triple science. Assisting the teaching team are 3 skilled science technicians, who ensure the smooth operation of practical experiments and demonstrations. In addition to the regular curriculum, we offer our students the chance to join our engaging extra-curricular STEM club, which takes place after school. We are thrilled to share that our school's dedication to STEM education has been recognized, as we have recently been awarded the prestigious silver CREST award. To ensure a well-rounded and effective knowledge first curriculum, we have meticulously planned our lessons, utilizing comprehensive Curriculum Maps and Unit Overviews. Within each Unit Overview, we have identified key Threshold Concepts, and we take great care in employing the most effective teaching methods, including modelling, scaffolding and retrieval practices.**As part of our recruitment process, it is compulsory that you attend our information evening at 5pm on Tuesday 6th October. In order to be shortlisted you must attend either in person or online. Please email Rachael in order to confirm your attendance r(email in attached pack).**Please read the attached job description and person specification. If you are interested in applying, please fill in the application form available on our eteach portal, please include e-mail addresses of all referees, together with a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4, font 12) outlining your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to this post by 9am on Monday 12th October 2026. Please include your cover letter in the supporting statement section.**KEY DATES*** Information Evening: Tuesday 6th October @5pm* Deadline: Monday 12th October @9am* Interviews likely to be: W/C Monday 12th OctoberI look forward to receiving your application,yours sincerely,Mr F AdamPrincipal### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.### Crown Hills Community College