Teacher of Science
Leigh Academy Tonbridge, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PH13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
12 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 April 2025
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, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS based on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate, creative, and inspiring Teacher of Science? Do you want to be part of an academy that is rapidly growing and offers fantastic opportunities to make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you!
Leigh Academy Tonbridge is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our forward-thinking team. With the increasing popularity of Science and the academy’s rapid growth, this is an exciting time to be part of our journey.
As a Teacher of Science, you’ll be responsible for inspiring students to develop a love for the subject. You will teach across the science disciplines, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of how science shapes the world around us. Whether it's conducting engaging experiments, exploring cutting-edge scientific concepts, or preparing students for future STEM careers, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our students.
We’d like to hear from you if you are:
Passionate and knowledgeable about Science, with experience in delivering engaging and innovative lessons.
Able to motivate and inspire students, helping them achieve their full potential.
A collaborative team player, excited to contribute to the continued success of our growing academy.
Energetic with a “can do” attitude, committed to creating an engaging and inspiring learning environment.
What the school offers its staff
Why Leigh Academy Tonbridge?
Rapid Growth: Be part of an academy that is expanding rapidly and offers excellent opportunities for professional growth.
Supportive Environment: Join a dedicated and enthusiastic team of educators in a vibrant and dynamic school community.
State-of-the-art Facilities: Work in modern, well-equipped classrooms that support innovative teaching and learning.
Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development to help you thrive in your teaching career.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a school where you can make a real difference and inspire the next generation of scientists.
Further details about the role
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leigh Academy Tonbridge
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 585 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh Academy Tonbridge website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Tonbridge
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.
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