Teacher of Science

Leighacademiestrust; Wilmington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Fringe Allowance

Teacher Pension Scheme

Free virtual GP Service

Job summary

Leigh Academy Wilmington is seeking a passionate Science teacher to join our established science department. You will teach across key stages, contribute to IB/GCSE programmes and support exciting co-curricular activities.

The post is permanent with a competitive salary based on experience (MPS/UPS) + London Fringe Allowance. We offer a supportive MAT network, dedicated technicians, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for Science and ability to motivate and engage students.
• Commitment to academic excellence and helping students succeed.
• Strong subject knowledge across key stages to a range of abilities.

Skills

Passion for Science

Engage students

Strong subject knowledge

Job description

MPS/UPS (London Fringe) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

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.

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.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Wilmington

Leigh Academy Wilmington, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2023, provides a world-class education with a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. As an IB World School, we integrate the International Baccalaureate philosophy throughout our curriculum.

Our students, from diverse backgrounds, achieve exceptional results, with our value-added scores placing us in the top national band for similar schools. We offer the IB Career-related Programme for sixth formers and the IB Middle Years Programme for Key Stage 3. Students benefit from a calm, purposeful environment, extensive enrichment opportunities, and a strong pastoral program that prepares them for university or high-level apprenticeships.

We are a forward-thinking and supportive community, committed to professional development for our staff. We work collaboratively to ensure all students flourish and are well-prepared for a complex world.

Please click here to view our website, to find out more about Leigh Academy Wilmington.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.