Teacher of Science
Lealands High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
27 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) ECT/MPR/UPR scale
Teacher of Science job summary
Teacher of Science
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Salary: ECT/MPR/UPR
Start: September 2025
Number of vacancies: 1
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds through the wonders of science? Do you thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment where your professional growth is a priority? If so, we want to hear from you.
At Lealands we are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our vibrant, forward-thinking team. As a school dedicated to academic excellence, we pride ourselves on using evidence-based research to inform and enhance our teaching practices. We believe in the power of collaboration, and our teaching team works closely together, sharing knowledge, resources, and strategies to ensure the best outcomes for our students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality, engaging science lessons that inspire students and ignite their curiosity.
- Work alongside a supportive team of educators who share best practices and foster an inclusive learning environment.
- Utilize evidence-based teaching techniques to ensure every student reaches their full potential.
- Contribute to the school’s development and implementation of innovative teaching practices based on the latest educational research.
- Provide constructive feedback and continuous support to students, encouraging them to take ownership of their learning.
What We Offer:
- A highly collaborative team of educators who share ideas, resources, and strategies.
- Access to continuous professional development rooted in the latest research and best practices.
- A nurturing school culture that values the contributions of all staff and fosters a sense of community.
- Competitive salary and benefits, including opportunities for career progression.
- Relocation Package
- Flexible Family Day
And many more, please see our Employee Benefits infographic for more!
Ideal Candidate:
- A qualified teacher with a passion for science and inspiring students.
- Knowledge of evidence-based teaching strategies and a commitment to using them in the classroom.
- A collaborative mindset and a desire to work closely with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate students.
If you are a Science Teacher looking for an opportunity to work in a school where evidence-based teaching and teamwork are central to success, we would love to hear from you!
We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and innovative Science Teacher to our team!
How to apply
All applications must be made through MyNewTerm, CV’s will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.
Visits from prospective applicants are welcome and can be arranged by contacting Mr Kamran Kazmi (HR Coordinator) on 01582 611600 or email recruitment@lealands.luton.sch.uk.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.
Interviews will be held: TBC
Connect with us
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lealands-high-school/mycompany/
Website: https://www.lealands.luton.sch.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lealandshighschool/?locale=en_GB
X (Formerly Twitter): @LealandsHigh
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools
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 are not accepted.
About Lealands High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1014 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lealands High School website
Lealands High School is a comprehensive Foundation school located on the northern edge of Luton, in Sundon Park. We provide high quality education for students aged from 11 to 16 years old.
We are driven by our core values of respect, responsibility and excellence. We believe in working to help every single student become a responsible and respectful citizen with the skills and knowledge needed to lead successful and fulfilled lives beyond school. Our mission is to support each individual to ‘climb the mountain to success’ and our curriculum and support structures help us to achieve this.
Lealands was fully refurbished in 2013 and we continue to benefit from a modern and well equipped building with fantastic specialist facilities. The School retains a special focus on sport and PE and we benefit from superb resources including an indoor heated swimming pool and flood lit astroturf.
Our school serves a catchment area, but also takes students from across Luton and surrounding Bedfordshire villages and towns. We are a diverse school which is proud to welcome students and staff from many cultural and religious backgrounds.
Lealands is a welcoming, safe and caring school environment. Student progress is supported by the hard work and commitment of well qualified staff who set high expectations to enable every child to succeed. A wide range of support is available for those who need additional help to succeed. We believe in the continual improvement of each individual within our school community and are strongly focused on reward and celebration.
Ofsted judges the school to be ‘good’ with strengths in a number of areas recognising that, “Pupils clearly enjoy school” and “They feel valued and well supported” (Ofsted, March 2017).
As a school, we strongly believe in partnerships working together in the best interests of all our students. Parents/ carers, students, staff, governors, community groups and friends all work together to ensure that the young people in our school enjoy their learning journey and achieve some exceptional outcomes. As part of the Luton Futures and Lea Springs Partnerships we are able to enjoy the benefits of working closely with other schools locally.
For more information about Lealands, please visit the school website www.lealands.luton.sch.uk which gives a good insight into our school and why we are so proud to be members of Lealands High School.
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