Teacher of Science
East Leake Academy, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6QN21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter or earlier is possible
Closing date
4 November 2026 at 8am
Date listed
12 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £36,041.00 - £52,834.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Science job summary
Are you passionate about shaping young minds and inspiring the next generation of scientists?
East Leake Academy has an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Science to join our talented, supportive, and well-established team. We encourage prospective candidates to visit us, meet the team, explore our facilities, and gain a true sense of the vibrant community you could be part of.
This position is offered on a full-time basis, though a part-time arrangement may be considered for the right candidate.
We are proud of our strong track record of success and are keen to continue strengthening our team with colleagues who share our commitment to exceptional outcomes for students. While appointing a Biology specialist would be ideal, we equally welcome outstanding applicants from all three science disciplines.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for teachers at any stage of their career, whether you are just starting out or bring a wealth of experience. A proven track record of successful outcomes is highly desirable (where appropriate to your career stage), but above all, we value passion, commitment, and the ability to inspire a love of science.
We are seeking colleagues who can teach across the full age and ability range, including Triple Science at GCSE and A-level in their specialism, if required. Our curriculum is largely delivered by subject specialists throughout the key stages, though there is some planned overlap at KS3 where staff may occasionally teach outside their specialism.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Bring enthusiasm, expertise, and the resolve to make a real difference by equipping students for future success
- Hold high expectations of themselves and others, inspiring excellence across the faculty and school
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner and a collaborative, supportive team member
- Show a willingness to contribute to and develop excellent practice within the department
- Demonstrate commitment to driving student progress while fostering holistic development
- Deliver innovative, engaging, and challenging lessons that enable all students to fulfil their potential
Essential Requirements:
- A clear sense of purpose and a strong, student-centred vision
- Understanding of effective strategies to sustain high aspirations, strong outcomes, and excellent behaviour
- High expectations for accountability, consistency, and professional conduct
Find Out More
We strongly encourage interested candidates to get in touch with the Head of Faculty for an informal phone conversation or to arrange a visit and tour of the school. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience our thriving department firsthand and discover what makes East Leake Academy such a rewarding place to work.
Why join East Leake Academy?
We are a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in East Leake with over 1,000 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ overall with feedback that ‘pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. They show respect and good manners when they speak with staff in class and at social times. Pupils know that their teachers want them to be as successful as possible. Pupils achieve well, and they are prepared by the school to be active citizens effectively.’
Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact Richard Buttinger for further information.
Our employee benefits
At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
- Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
- Employee Assistance Programme
- GP helpline
- Health and wellbeing advice and support
- Eyecare vouchers
- Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
- Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
- Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
- Take a look at our rewards and benefits online
Applications
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
Closing date: 04/11/2026
Interview date: 11/11/2026
Start date: Easter (earlier if possible)
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Richard Buttinger, rbuttinger@eastleake-ac.org.uk or by phone 01509 852424.
About Diverse Academies Trust
Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
We empower. We respect. We care.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody employed and volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.
Further information about the job
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 will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About East Leake Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1118 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- East Leake Academy website
At East Leake Academy we are determined to ensure that all students enjoy high quality learning experiences through which they are able to achieve their full potential.
Our ethos is based upon:
– placing good relationships at the heart of all that we do
– having high expectations at all times
– ensuring that excellent learning and teaching is our core activity
– promoting independence, equality, resilience and consideration for others
– valuing the support and contribution of all of our stakeholders
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