Lead Teacher in Science
Bobby Moore Academy, London, E20 2AE28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (FTE) TLR2.2 : £5,502
Lead Teacher in Science job summary
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our scholars benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
About the role
Full Time Teaching Hours, 52 weeks per year . Permanent
To help shape and develop Science across the school, ensuring alignment to Trust principles and the reliability and validity of data. This is a key appointment in the school’s development and the successful applicant will play an integral role in the Science Department in ensuring the quality of provision in Science, establishing the subject at the heart of our academic curriculum. You will be a model of professionalism, a dynamic team player and an outstanding practitioner in their own right
To be accountable for scholar progress in KS3, KS4 and KS5 across all subject areas within the faculty
To ensure the effective planning and implementation of subject curricula across KS3, KS4 and KS5 in addition to ensuring that all students experience an enriching STEM provision
To support, monitor, evaluate and develop specific intervention and provision for pupils
Line management responsibilities and any additional support of staff within the faculty
To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area
To provide a model of highly skilled inclusive teaching in your subject and to share best practice within the department
To be involved in developmental observations
If appropriate, to act as a mentor or coach for other colleagues within and beyond the department
Undertake rigorous self-evaluation and use findings effectively
Contribute to whole school CPD
About our Academy
Bobby Moore Academy is an all through school, providing a world-class education for the children of east London. A school characterised by ambition and drive it is transformational in its impact on their life chances.
We are situated across two iconic sites on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Taking full advantage of our location, we are building partnerships with the new East Bank development, including the BBC, UCL, V&A East which is bringing incredible opportunities to the young people of East London.
Since the school was founded in 2017, we have set ambitious academic standards backed up by exciting enrichment opportunities, whilst nurturing and caring for the wellbeing of every child. At capacity, our two sites accommodate over 1500 scholars, including a Sixth Form.
Built on the legacy of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games we enjoy world beating facilities including a competition standard 400m running track, full size football pitch and field events space, Astro-turf pitch, and state of the art classrooms and school buildings. Taking leadership inspiration from our namesake and the 1966 World Cup winning team we are inspired to generate transformational change for the young people in our care
Salary & Benefits
Salary M1 (Inner) to UPS3 (Inner) dependent on experience, £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 - plus TLR2.2 £5,502
Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform - holiday discounts; cinema tickets; restaurant booking discounts; Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
Qualified Teacher Status with a good honours degree in a relevant subject and evidence of ongoing professional development
Excellent classroom practitioner with demonstrable experience of raising standards and experience of successful delivery of the primary curriculum
Experience of working in high-performing contexts, helping scholars to overcome significant barriers to learning
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please us the ‘apply now’ tab.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
THIS ROLE IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE TALENT REFERRAL PROGRAMME AWARD - DRET INTERNAL COLLEAGUES ONLY.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bobby Moore Academy
- School type
- Free Schools, None, ages 4 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1085 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Bobby Moore Academy website
Bobby Moore Academy is a new school with traditional values. We believe in the expertise of our teachers and the importance of disciplined behaviour and disciplined thinking in our pupils. Housed in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, ours is an inspirational setting to rival any other in the country.
Most of all, you will be genuinely inspired by the chance to put your knowledge and experience to work in a setting that’s been carefully designed and resourced to be among the best of its kind in the country.
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