10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2026

  • Closing date

    27 October 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    17 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS Outer London: £37,870 - £56,154

Additional allowances

TLR 2b - £5,868

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in working at George Mitchell School. We are looking to appoint a Second in Command (2iC) for Science to assist our Curriculum Leader inbuilding on our improving outcomes and further enthuse our students. Our 2iC should be an experienced teacher with an excellent track record. As someone with leadership experience, or someone looking for their next career move, you will be joining a supportive team of teaching staff dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our students.

The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects. Therefore, I am looking for exceptional people with energy and drive to join us in this work. You will notice our school ethos and PRIDE values, which embodies the standard of the school we aspire to be.


What the school offers its staff

Following a recent Ofsted inspection the school was judged as ‘Good’.

We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships. The school has a ‘community’ feel built on excellent relationships between all staff. Staff turnover is low and wellbeing good.

Our students benefit from new buildings and improved facilities. We have a vast number of computers, interactive whiteboards in every classroom and banks of laptops that are available for student use.

Our focus is on ensuring that every child gets the very best education possible. Our reputation is dependent on the happiness and achievements of all our pupils, which is reflected in our school intent.

George Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station.

The school also has a staff carpark.

Our employees also benefit from:

- A well-rated Employee Assistance Provider offering 24/7 support

- Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Tests


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.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About George Mitchell School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 16
Education phase
Through
School size
1004 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02085396198

Arranging a visit to George Mitchell School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk.

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