21 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    22 May 2026

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 to UPS3

Additional allowances

TLR for Head of Subject is available for the candidate with appropriate experience and can be discussed if shortlisted.

What skills and experience we're looking for


Churnet View Middle School is a welcoming and inclusive middle deemed secondary school within The Talentum Learning Trust, committed to supporting every pupil to achieve their full potential. The Trust comprises of 9 schools within and around the town of Leek in the Staffordshire Moorlands, which includes Westwood College and Leek High School. The Trust promotes high aspirations and excellence for all; our aim is to develop a strong partnership between the academies, students, and the wider community to secure an outstanding learning experience for everyone. We have high expectations and strive to create independent learners fit for the demands of the 21st Century.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate professional to play a key role in inspiring pupils across the Science curriculum. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching Science across at least two key stages, with a strong desire to raise attainment and aspirations for all learners. Experience in KS2 and/or KS3 would be particularly relevant to our setting, though candidates with a secondary background are very welcome to apply. Please note that the successful candidate may be required to teach other subjects within the wider curriculum·

Science Teacher (MPS/UPS)

Start Date: Required for September 2026 (However, we would be willing to accept applications to join later in the academic year subject to notice periods)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Pay: Main Scale £33,673 to Upper Scale £52,222pa. Applications from ECT teachers are welcomed.

Allowance: Potential for Head of Subject TLR subject to appropriate experience

Location: Churnet View Middle School, however, you may be required to cover other duties across the Trust.

Line Manager: Head of Department/Assistant Headteacher

We offer:

· A dedicated, friendly and hardworking team of staff and governors.

· Strong wellbeing support and commitment to your ongoing professional development.

· Automatic enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with employers’ contributions of 28.6%.

· Free on-site parking.

· Use of the school multi gym before and after your usual working hours.

Please see our website https://cvm.ttlt.org.uk/Vacancies/ for a detailed Job Specification and application forms.

To apply: Interested applicants should submit their application form together with a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4) to Mr S Fryer, Headteacher c/o sburgess@ttlt.org.uk by the deadline of 12 noon Friday 12th June 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will take place week commencing 15thJune 2026.

A social media check will be conducted on successful applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and these positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.


What the school offers its staff

We offer:

  • A dedicated, friendly and hardworking team of staff and governors.
  • Strong wellbeing support and commitment to your ongoing professional development.
  • Automatic enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with employers’ contributions of 28.6%.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Use of the school multi gym before and after your usual working hours.

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.

Please see our website https://cvm.ttlt.org.uk/Vacancies/ for a detailed Job Specification and application forms.

To apply: Interested applicants should submit their application form together with a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4) to Mr S Fryer, Headteacher c/o sburgess@ttlt.org.uk by the deadline of 12 noon Friday 12th June 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will take place week commencing 15thJune 2026.

A social media check will be conducted on successful applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and these positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.


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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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

About Churnet View Middle School

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 9 to 13
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
436 pupils enrolled
Age range
9 to 13
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01538 384939

Arranging a visit to Churnet View Middle School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sburgess@ttlt.org.uk.

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