Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Leigh Academy Blackheath; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh Academy Blackheath in London is seeking a Teacher of Science to deliver high-quality learning across the science curriculum. This maternity cover is fixed term until January 2028 and offers the opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing department.

The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm for safeguarding, collaborative working and continuous improvement within a dynamic school environment. Inner London Allowance applies to the salary scale.

Qualifications

• We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science who can deliver high-quality learning opportunities for our students across this curriculum area.
• The successful candidate will be driven, motivated and passionate about nurturing creativity and safeguarding in education.
• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Job description

Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Leigh Academy Blackheath, London, SE3 8SY

Contract type

Fixed term - Until January 2028 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS/UPS based on experience + Inner London Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science who can deliver high-quality learning opportunities for our students across this curriculum area. Our successful candidate will be driven, motivated and most of all, passionate about the visual arts and nurturing creativity.

What the school offers its staff

You will be part of a vibrant, experienced, supportive team; we believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things and see this as the key to further developing innovative teaching and learning strategies. The visual arts are highly valued at LAB, and if successful you will be joining a well-resourced and successful department.

If you want to join a highly successful team who are passionate about research-informed education, and you can inspire learners to go beyond what they are taught and seek what they do not yet know, then we want to hear from you.

This is a full-time, maternity cover position however, we welcome applications from candidates seeking extra responsibility and could be interested in a Deputy Director of Learning Science role which would come with a TLR.

Note that whilst the position is offered on a maternity cover basis until January 2028, every effort will be made to offer a substantive position thereafter, either at Leigh Academy Blackheath or within the wider family of academies across Leigh Academies Trust. The central Recruitment Team will keep in touch with you throughout your contract to discuss options available to you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Blackheath

Kinetic Crescent, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7XH