Teacher of Science

John Ferneley College; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Employee wellbeing schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

John Ferneley College in Melton Mowbray is seeking a Teacher of Science for a full-time permanent position. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality science teaching and foster outstanding student progress within a supportive department.

Joining the Mowbray Education Trust, you'll benefit from an extensive professional development programme and clear career progression. Salary operates on the Main Pay Scale for UK schools.

Job description

Teacher of Science - John Ferneley College

Full time (permanent)

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Science teacher to join our successful Science Department at John Ferneley College. The successful candidate will have the ambition and desire to achieve outstanding results for our students and inspire them through quality first teaching and learning. The role will provide excellent professional development opportunities for an ambitious science specialist.

Why join John Ferneley College?

an opportunity to work in an exciting, dynamic team with a ‘can do’ attitude to securing life chances for children

high aspiration for all our students

an extensive and personalised professional development programme

a great sense of community and range of opportunities for staff and students

opportunities to develop your career within our growing Trust

John Ferneley College is located in Melton Mowbray, a rural market town in Leicestershire which is easily commutable from Grantham, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, and Oakham.

Why join our Team?

Opportunity to work collaboratively across our school, to help deliver a high-quality service

An extensive and personalised professional development programme to help you achieve your own goals

A great sense of community and range of opportunities for staff and students

Opportunities to develop your career within our growing Trust

Melton Mowbray is located in Leicestershire and is easily commutable from Grantham, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Derby and Oakham.

About the Mowbray Education Trust

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Our Senior Leadership Team work collaboratively across the Trust to enhance each school, whilst allowing them to keep their own sense of individuality.

Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values

Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.

We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.

Inclusivity

• - We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.

Aspiration

• - Educating today, empowering tomorrow - a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.

Collaboration

• - Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.
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Our Trust Employee Benefits

• - High quality continuous professional development throughout the year
• - Career progression opportunities within the Trust
• - Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• - Access to the generous Teacher Pension Scheme
• - Cycle to Work Scheme
• - Free eye care tests
• - On-site parking (JFC/BR/SRD/GRV)
• - Employee wellbeing schemes
• - Accessible central services including HR, finance and IT

Further information

Salary: Main Pay Scale

Closing Date: 9am Friday 23rd October 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 28th October 2026

For more information about our school, please visit our website.

Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.

Mowbray Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working within the Trust to share this commitment. All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.