Science Teacher, Maternity cover
Queen Elizabeth's, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LU12 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
20 April 2026
Latest start date
15 May 2026
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.8 FTE
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dedicated, dynamic and imaginative teacher who is passionate about teaching Science from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5. This is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave.
What the school offers its staff
Founded in the 16th century, our school is set in the market town of Crediton, just 7 miles from Exeter. We are an ambitious school dedicated to providing an excellent education that develops knowledge, character, contribution and wisdom.
Our pillars of staff culture support all of our interactions as a school. This means being better every day, putting the team before the individual and demonstrating kindness by being both warm and strict. By actively committing to these values and behaviours, staff will contribute to creating a school culture where everyone flourishes.
We will support your career progression with a tailored programme of professional development opportunities within school and with the Ted Wragg Institute.
Full details and an application form can be downloaded here: Science Teacher Pack
Closing date: 9am Monday 2 February (This job advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if you are interested)
The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and operate in accordance with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.
We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Ted Wragg Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
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About Queen Elizabeth's
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Queen Elizabeth's website
- Email address
- anna.field@qe.devon.sch.uk
We are an 11-18 comprehensive school with 1300 students, 160 in the Sixth Form that serves the market town of Crediton and surrounding villages. We are situated in the rolling Devon countryside yet within a 20-minute drive of Devon’s thriving capital city of Exeter.
We will support your career progression with a tailored programme of professional development opportunities within school and across the Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust and Teaching Schools South West.
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