Science Teacher

Saffron Valley Collegiate, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1QH

26 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
18 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject: Science
Working pattern: Full time: Teacher terms and conditions
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Overview

The purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality Science teaching that engages and inspires pupils while raising attainment and supporting academic progress. The teacher will create a safe, inclusive learning environment, effectively manage behaviour, and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners. They will use assessment to monitor progress and inform planning, prepare pupils for examinations, and work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external partners to promote safeguarding, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

What we’re Looking For:

We are looking for a qualified Science Teacher with QTS/QTLS who can deliver engaging lessons and raise pupil attainment.

The ideal candidate will have:

The successful candidate will have strong behaviour management skills and the ability to support pupils of all abilities, including those with additional needs. They will use assessment effectively to monitor progress and prepare pupils for exams. We want a resilient team player who communicates well with staff, pupils, and parents. A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and professional development is essential.

This is based at Saffron Valley Collegiate East, Selsdon Park Rd, South Croydon CR2 8JQ. Please note that all SVC staff can be deployed across the collegiate to meet the needs of our pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a team committed to working with some of the most vulnerable school children in Croydon. You could make a life-changing difference to a young person.
The staff at Saffron Valley are dedicated to removing the barriers to learning for our vulnerable children. This is an opportunity to join our team.
If you are ready to translate high expectations and quality support for learning for some of the most vulnerable schoolchildren in Croydon into daily practice, this could be your next career move.

Benefits

The School and Trust can offer you:

An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives.
A commitment to support you, in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences.
The opportunity to work with a dedicated passionate team of professionals.
Access to our 24/7 employee assistance scheme.
Generous pension scheme.
Term-time hours and flexible working.
Additional paid week leave in October for wellbeing purposes.
Five Year Service award for Support Staff.
Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
Eye care reimbursement.
Eligibility to discount schemes such as Blue Light.
Ongoing professional development opportunities through the apprenticeship programs

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.