Teacher of Science (£5k Golden Hello)

Hurstmere School, Sidcup, DA15 9AW

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  27th August 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 June 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: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (FTE) Outer London STPC Main/Upper Pay Range

Teacher of Science (£5k Golden Hello) job summary

Hurstmere School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Teacher of Science to join the Science Department, to start from 27th August 2026.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging and practical Sciencve lessons that inspire curiosity, support student progress, and help learners develop a strong understanding of science.

This is a full time, permanent role, paid on the Outer London STPC Main/Upper Pay Range, dependant on experience. For the right candidate, we will also consider an additional TLR2c payment of £3,527.

The school is offering a recruitment incentive of £5,000 which is split into the following payments - £2,500 subject to the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period, and a further £2,500 to be paid upon one year service.

This post would suit an experienced or Early Career Teacher with good prospects for career development.

What can we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks
• Access EarlyPay
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership
• CPD afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the school office by calling 020 83005665 or via email to info@hurstmere.org.uk

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

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.

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 Hurstmere School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 965 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hurstmere School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hustmere-school

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