Teacher of Science (maternity cover)

Wigstonmat; Wigston; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigston Academies Trust in Wigston, Leicestershire, seeks a Teacher of Science on a fixed-term maternity cover basis starting January 2027. This full-time role requires delivering ambitious, well-structured science lessons across key stages, with inclusion and safeguarding at the forefront.

The successful candidate will have a professional teaching qualification, strong ICT use in the classroom, and a commitment to raising attainment for all students, including those with SEND and disadvantaged

Qualifications

• An appropriate professional teaching qualification and background in teaching.
• High standards of expectations for all students.
• Excellent working knowledge of ICT, and how it can be used to raise attainment.
• The ability to organise, plan and prepare inspiring and gripping schemes of work and structured lessons, providing for individual requirements for raising attainment.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver ambitious, well-structured and inclusive learning that enables students to make strong progress.
• Create warm, respectful and purposeful learning environments.
• Adapt teaching to meet the strengths and needs of students, including those with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds.

Skills

Teaching

ICT skills

Lesson planning

SEND experience

Safeguarding

Education

QTS

Tools

Education ICT

Job description

# Teacher of Science (maternity cover)Employer: Wigston Academies TrustLocation: Wigston, LeicestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: Fixed term for one yearSalary: TMS / UPSPosted: 9th October 2026Expires: 26th October 2026 10:00 AMStart Date: 4th January 2027Job ID: 1578856Job Reference: Science* Share :* Print**Teacher of Science (Maternity cover)****There is an opportunity for a permanent contract for the right candidate.****Take your next step with Wigston Academies Trust****LOCATION WHOLE TRUST CONTRACT FIXED TERM FROM JANUARY TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE****SALARY / GRADE TMS / UPS HOURS / WEEKS FULL TIME****START DATE JANUARY 2027 CLOSING DATE 10AM, MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER 2026****The Opportunity**This is a Fixed Term contract for one year to cover maternity leave. We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Science to plan and deliver ambitious, well-structured and inclusive learning that enables students to make strong progress. You will create warm, respectful and purposeful learning environments, contributing to the Trust's Warm • Gripping • Seen approach. You will be able to adapt teaching responsively to meet the strengths and needs of students, including students with SEND and disadvantaged students, while maintaining high expectations for all.**What We Are Looking For**We are looking for someone who can bring the right combination of experience, skills and commitment to the role.• An appropriate professional teaching qualification and background in teaching.• High standards of expectations for all students.• Excellent working knowledge of ICT, and how it can be used to raise attainment.• The ability to organise, plan and prepare inspiring and gripping schemes of work and structured lessons, providing for individual requirements for raising attainment.• A commitment to asking the right questions, testing new ideas and remaining relentlessly focused on raising attainment.• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.**Why Wigston Academies Trust?**Wigston Academies Trust is formed of two schools serving one community: Wigston Academy (11-16) and Wigston College (16-18). We are proud of the community we serve and relentlessly ambitious for every young person.We focus on outcomes because outcomes create opportunities. Our mission is to create schools where every student is known, challenged and supported; where background does not determine destiny; and where we work together in pursuit of better outcomes, greater opportunities and brighter futures.Every member of staff contributes to the culture experienced by our students. Whether working in classrooms, pastoral teams, offices, support services or leadership roles, we all play a part in ensuring that every young person feels welcome, experiences success and is given every opportunity to thrive.**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US**• A culture of professional trust, collaboration and continual improvement.• Purposeful professional development and opportunities to contribute to Trust-wide improvement.• Leadership that listens, reviews systems and seeks to remove unnecessary barriers.• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing that goes beyond the tokenistic, and to creating the conditions in which great people can do their best work.**How to Apply**Please apply using the WAT application form available through eTeach, or our websitePlease return completed applications by 10am Monday, 26th October 2026Interview date: Tuesday, 27th October 2026Please note that we are unable to accept CVs or other forms of application due to safeguarding regulations.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.**Safeguarding**Wigston Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful candidate will be subject to the Trust's safer recruitment procedures, including the appropriate pre-employment checks and an Enhanced DBS check.