16 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    26 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    9 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, Psychology, Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England, or on track to achieve QTS.

  • A strong subject knowledge in a science specialism/s, with the ability to teach across the age and ability range.

  • An enthusiasm for teaching science and inspiring pupils to develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

  • Understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies, including assessment for learning.

  • Ability to plan well-structured lessons that meet the needs of all learners, including SEND and disadvantaged pupils.

  • Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to establish a positive learning environment.

  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

  • Willingness to engage in professional development and reflective practice.

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching science (during initial teacher training placements for trainees).

  • Familiarity with current GCSE science specifications.

  • An interest in developing innovative or engaging approaches to science teaching.

  • Ability to contribute to extracurricular activities or enrichment opportunities within the department.

  • Confidence in using technology to support teaching and learning.

  • Ability or willingness to teach outside of specialism and/or additional subjects eg Medical Science or Psychology.

What the school offers its staff

  • A supportive and welcoming working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow.

  • Comprehensive Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction and mentoring, with structured professional development in line with the Early Career Framework.

  • Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.

  • A collaborative and forward-thinking team committed to innovative teaching, high expectations, and excellent outcomes for all pupils.

  • Access to modern resources, teaching technology, and ongoing training to enhance teaching and learning.

  • A strong sense of community, with staff and students working together to create a positive and inclusive school culture.

  • Opportunities to contribute to extra-curricular activities, enrichment programs, and whole-school initiatives.

  • Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, with excellent transport links and a vibrant local community.

    • 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

    Longbenton High School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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    About Longbenton High School

    School type
    Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
    Education phase
    Secondary school
    School size
    950 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    11 to 18
    Ofsted report
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    School website
    Longbenton High School website
    Email address
    recruitment@longbenton.org.uk
    Phone number
    0191 218 9500
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    We are a highly aspirational, truly comprehensive 11-18 secondary school of around 1,000 students in North Tyneside. Our vision is ambitious and unapologetic: we are creating change in order to be the school of first choice in the local area. We are passionate about equality, fairness and our students achieving the very best they can. We are proud of our traditional values: kindness, integrity, determination, manners, ambition, and positivity. We are a fully inclusive school, in a wonderful modern building, that is dedicated to both supporting and challenging all members of our diverse community and to developing the potential in all our students, regardless of their starting points. Ours is a calm and orderly work environment, based upon high standards of behaviour and an ethos of trust and care. We were rated Good by OFSTED in June 2022 and are oversubscribed for Year 7 admissions.

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