Science Teacher
St Luke's Church of England School, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RD32 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 January 2026
Job details
Job role
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
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Duties and Accountabilities
Teach Science across the age and ability range with a particular emphasis on KS4 Science in such a way as to challenge and inspire all students, with clear objectives, delivered in line with department schemes of work and school policies.
Plan and deliver lessons to students according to their educational needs and with reference to prior attainment, SEN and EAL as required, striving to ensure equal opportunities for all and to provide students with the opportunity to achieve their potential.
Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with school policies, ensuring that marking and assessment are of consistently high quality and in accordance with the school assessment policy.
Maintain effective behaviour management in the classroom, using positive behaviour strategies to ensure learner ’ s engagement in the lesson.
Monitor the progress and achievement of the students following the course and identify the appropriate intervention strategies for underachieving students.
Set high expectations for students and develop their behaviour for learning through focused teaching and through the development of positive and productive relationships.
Manage, develop and share resources to enhance teaching of Science Promote enrichment and extension of Science across the department, participating and developing events, trips and visits as well as producing high quality displays.
Contribute to objectives of the curriculum area within the school objectives and take part in an annual review of the subject and curriculum area.
Take a full role in the pastoral system of the school, by being a tutor and a member of staff well known to the community of students.
Embrace the continued professional development programme within the school, striving to be a lifelong learner, maximising opportunities to make impact within the role.
Be familiar with, fully support and reinforce the aims, ethos, policies and procedures of the school and Trust with students, staff, parents and other stakeholders where and when appropriate.
Safeguarding Children. The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS.
What the school offers its staff
St Luke’s is an ambitious and inclusive Church of England school, dedicated to ensuring that all students live life to the full. Our vision is underpinned by five core values: showing respect; being inclusive; giving hope; achieving your best and taking responsibility.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and operate in accordance with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before an appointment is confirmed. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About St Luke's Church of England School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 853 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Luke's Church of England School website
- Email address
- emma.thorpe@stlukescofe.school
- Phone number
- 01392 204 600
We are incredibly proud to be part of the rapidly growing Ted Wragg Trust and believe whole heartedly in their mission to grow great people. If you join St Luke’s you will be surrounded by people who have an unapologetic mission to be better every day. We offer all staff exceptional professional development through weekly coaching which has seen us be named as one of only 13 national coaching hubs. Our staff also benefit from disruption free classrooms created by a centralised behaviour system, wider Trust leadership development programmes as well as access to exceptional leadership coaching and opportunities such as SW100.
At St Luke’s, we are relentless in our mission to support the improvement of educational outcomes in the South West and are proud to be one of the most improved schools in the region following our 2022 outcomes. As a member of our team, we expect the same aspiration and are searching for people who reflect our core values by taking responsibility to achieve their best.
If you are someone who believes in the power of education to transform the lives of all young people, regardless of background, then St Luke’s is the place for you. We will provide you with the very best training, opportunities and environment that ensures you can be brilliant every day.
Arranging a visit to St Luke's Church of England School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.thorpe@stlukescofe.school.
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