Teacher of Science

The Royal Liberty School, Romford, Essex, RM2 6HJ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2026 or September 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

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 - £50,474.00 Annually (FTE) Main scale Outer London

Teacher of Science job summary

A teacher is responsible for ensuring that the students he/she teaches are able to learn effectively and to make progress.

Our boys are very enthusiastic about the study of this subject and take advantage of the many extra-curricular activities offered by the faculty (such as the Faraday Challenge and Lego Robotics - in both of these, teams from our school reached the regional finals). Results in Science are consistently strong and Triple Science are all close to the National average; we are very proud of this success and are looking for a new teacher to join our aspirational team.

We take a collaborative view of learning where good practice is shared through a structured INSET programme within school and across the Trust.

Royal Liberty School is a small comprehensive, 11-16, located close to Gidea Park Station. We pride ourselves on our strong

Sense of community and the excellent behaviour of the students.

Our results are impressive with the majority of subjects consistently above national average;

• Triple Science 98% in each discipline

• English 9-4 82%

• Maths 9-4 82%

• English and Maths 9-4 78%

If you are looking to advance your career in a small, friendly supportive school and are committed to providing the very best experience for our students we would love to meet you. If you would like to speak to the Headteacher, Mr L. Raftery, please feel free to contact the school. We welcome visitors to the school from potential applicants.

Key Accountabilities

• The preparation of lessons in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and procedures.

• Planning of lessons and teaching resources that enable students to learn and make progress.

• The Assessment of students' learning recognises its place in developing students' learning.

• Using assessment to inform teaching and learning. Following the school policies on assessment and marking.

• Setting and marking of homework, extended learning tasks and class work. Working in accordance with the homework policy.

• The provision of an effective learning environment through proper use of resources and effective management of student behaviour.

• Being a reflective practitioner, keeping up to date, through reading and INSET, with educational thinking.

• Contributing to the development of a subject area through attending meetings and being involved in Faculty review and planning.

• Being a positive role model for students, encouraging them to behave in accordance with the school code of conduct. Using the Behaviour Management Policy and Working Together Code of Conduct.

• Developing positive relationships with parents through the formal reporting system, parents’ evenings and when in communication with parents.

• Promoting positive attitudes in students when undertaking the role of form tutor, using the tutor period effectively.

• Ensuring that school equipment is used safely and take measures to ensure the security of equipment after use.

To take an active role in the School Performance Management system to review own progress and set targets for future development.

• To undertake the responsibilities of a form tutor.

  As an employee you will be covered by our excellent well-being support and medical cover programme through MyMedicash.

  This includes;

  • Claim back the cost of your dental bills or new glasses (up to your annual limit)

  • Wide range of therapy treatments covered, including physiotherapy

  • Access to payment for private specialist consultations

  • mProve, Physio & SkinVision included

  • Options to upgrade and include your partner via personal direct debit

  As an employer we are committed to promoting career development and recognise hard work and effort. This is evident in the attached staff testimonials. In addition to ongoing CPD we will also provide;

  • Support towards achieving further qualifications

  • Leadership programmes (NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH and PiXL Leadership Programme)

  • Progression opportunities

  • Teacher Training Programme

  Further details can be downloaded from our website www.royalliberty.co.uk or from hr@sfaet.co.uk T: 01708 730141

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 The Royal Liberty School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 738 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Royal Liberty School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-royal-liberty-school

Secondary School for boys.
Ofsted rating: Good.

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