Science Teacher

Manor High School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4FU

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (806)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual) M1 to UPS3

Science Teacher job summary

We are looking for a professional and dynamic teacher to join our highly successful Science Department. We encourage applicants from all subject areas within the discipline.

The individual should have high expectations of achievement, outstanding classroom practice and the ability to instil a passion for their subject in others. Applications are welcome from candidates with highly effective interpersonal skills, energy and enthusiasm and a desire to develop the Department further.

Manor High School is an exceptional 11-16 school based in Oadby, Leicestershire, it is the highest achieving secondary school locally that has year after year performed well above average. This exceptional achievement comes from the hard-work and dedication of all staff. With around 980 students, we benefit from a culturally diverse population and a body of students who are well-motivated, with very high aspirations.

Outcomes in the department reflect the same high standards of achievement and make a positive contribution to whole school outcomes.

We are a school that is committed to a 1-2-1 iPad scheme. It has been well received by students and staff alike. Full training will be given to the successful candidate using both internal and external experts, including our own Apple Learning Coach.

Our school revolves around our four core values: Excellence, Inspiration, Resilience and Respect. These are reflected by staff and students in all that we do and all that we are and you will find our students are eager to learn and share our passion for science.

Professional Development

As a school, we will support your own professional learning and development. Each member of teaching staff is allocated an instructional coach who will work with them to develop their practice.

There is also the opportunity to coach and full training will be given.

Visit Us

We encourage you to visit us and to meet the team and see how we work. Please visit us by appointment.

For more information and to arrange your visit, please contact our HR Manager Nicola Savill.

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview earlier than the closing date, should suitable applications be identified. Please submit your application without delay.

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 Manor High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 941 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Manor High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-high-school-leicester

We are an inclusive, fully comprehensive school. We welcome students from all backgrounds, of all faiths or none and of all abilities from Oadby and the surrounding area. Our students are high-achieving. They feel safe
and enjoy learning in a happy and supportive environment.

Here at Manor High we are relentless in our mission to ensure that all pupils receive an excellent education that leads to real choice in life. In addition to ensuring excellent qualifications that surpass national averages, we are committed to our pupils, supporting them to flourish as individuals ready for life beyond Manor High. Our objective is to create excellent people who have excellent qualifications. We offer our pupils this commitment to excellence based on high-quality teaching and a wide range of experiences beyond the classroom.

Our collective mission through our school is to encourage pupils to become highly ambitious, successful citizens who are well positioned to create a better world. We set unapologetically high expectations,
challenging our pupils to believe in their ability and have the choice in life they truly deserve. We ensure our pupils are at the forefront of tomorrow.

Our Core Values of Excellence, Inspiration, Respect and Resilience were chosen by staff, parents, governors and, of course, the children who are at the heart of everything we do at Manor High.

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