Science Teacher

The Cornelius Vermuyden School, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QS

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,051.00 Annually (FTE)

Science Teacher job summary

About this Role

Think you can spot great teaching at 100 paces?We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, passionate teacher of Science who can inspire out pupils by delivering engaging, high quality lessons .

If you’re an experienced science teacher ready for a new challenge, we’ve got something special for you.

We’re after someone who loves the classroom, thrives on making learning stick, and knows how to spark curiosity in young minds. If you believe great teaching changes lives, we want to hear from you. This isn’t a role for spectators. We want someone who rolls up their sleeves, gets stuck in, and makes people feel both supported and challenged.

What you’ll need:

• A strong track record of making real improvements in your own school(s)
• A willingness to try, reflect, refine, and try again - and get others to do the same
• Excellent people skills
• The flexibility to go with the flow - school improvement can be messy

For more information, including information about our school and the job description/person specification for the role, please click HERE to view our Recruitment Pack.

The Cornelius Vermuyden school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org

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

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 The Cornelius Vermuyden School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 727 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Cornelius Vermuyden School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-cornelius-vermuyden-school-canvey-island

Cornelius Vermuyden is a vibrant and distinctive learning community in which all students receive the support, challenge and encouragement that they need to become successful, confident and mature young people who are well-prepared for life beyond school. Located on a beautiful site on Canvey Island and easily accessible to all parts of Essex, Southend and London, the school provides a secure and happy environment for positive and exciting learning experiences.

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