Science Teacher

Ivanhoe School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  9 July 2025

• Closing date

  11 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Science Teacher job summary

Science Teacher

Temporary for 1 Year (from August 2025)

Full Time

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic science teacher to join our team. This role would require a candidate that is able to teach all biology, chemistry and physics at KS3 and KS4 level (preferably biology or physics specialist). We are interested in recruiting a teacher who has the ability and potential to teach outstanding lessons in the full range of age and ability at our school. This post is suitable for either experienced teachers or ECTs.

Our science department is a highly successful and thriving area of the school, with our students achieving consistently strong Key Stage 3 results to prepare them for their transition into KS4. We have a diverse, challenging and authentic curriculum which engages students’ interest and promotes a thirst for knowledge and a love of learning. We are proud of our collaboratively written curriculum which is designed sequentially to encourage retention of knowledge and skills. An enthusiasm for your subject is essential together with the ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve highly and enjoy science. The science leadership team consistently strive to develop all members of the team to support their career progression alongside our approachable SLT.

We are looking for a creative and inspiring teacher who:

• Is already an excellent teacher or has the potential to achieve this standard within a year

• Is a lifelong learner

• Works collaboratively

• Has a commitment to raising student achievement

• Is committed to developing his/her own teaching and learning

• Enjoys working with young people and cares about them as individuals

• Has energy and enthusiasm!

If you are a teacher with the drive and energy to make a real difference for our students, and if this role sound like the ideal next step in your career, I hope you will feel encouraged to apply. Please contact the Heads PA should you require any further information about the school or the role.

Closing date for applications is 12:00pm 11th July 2025.

Application Process

Application forms can be found at Careers at Ivanhoe School - Ashby-de-la-Zouch, United Kingdom, LE65 1HX | eteach

Please Note - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Safeguarding

LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.

We are committed to the safety of our students and the protection of staff. Our recruitment process is in full accordance with recent guidance from the government for safer recruitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities

Ivanhoe is committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment and selection procedures.We welcome applications from all who meet the essential requirements within the person specification.

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.

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.

About Ivanhoe School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 870 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ivanhoe School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ivanhoe-college

At Ivanhoe School, our students come first. We recognise their different needs and work hard with them to develop their abilities and talents. We value the unique contribution of each student and want them to achieve their full potential.

Highly qualified teachers and support staff provide an excellent, caring environment in which students can learn and flourish safely. Our aspirations, expectations and commitment are relentlessly high for all members of the school community.

Ivanhoe School became Members of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust in July 2021. Ivanhoe School works closely with local LIFE MAT schools: Ashby School and Ibstock Community College as part of the 'National Forest Hub.'

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