Teacher of Science - Kingsmead School

JOHN TAYLOR MAT; Cannock; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsmead School in Hednesford, part of John Taylor MAT, invites applications for a Teacher of Science on a permanent, full-time basis from January 2027. You will join a successful Science department, teach across all key stages, and inspire pupils to think critically and enjoy the subject. ECTs are welcome and will receive bespoke CPD and strong support.

Salary: £32,916 to £51,048 per annum. Closing date: Friday 9 October 2026 at 12 noon. Selection/interview: Friday 16 October 2026.

Job description

Teacher of Science

Permanent, Full-time position

Salary: MS1 to UPS3 £32,916 to £51,048 per annum

Required for January 2027

Kingsmead School in Hednesford requires a Teacher of Science to join their successful and vibrant Science department.

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a teacher of Science to join our evolving organisation.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and highly skilled passionate advocate of Science and be able to inspire pupils to become critical thinkers and enjoy the subject. You will have the opportunity to teach across all the key stages.

ECT’s are welcome to apply for this position and will receive excellent support together with a bespoke CPD program.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

Closing date: Friday 9th October 2026 at 12 noon.

Selection/Interview: Friday 16th October 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website.