19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2026

  • Closing date

    30 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    11 November 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 Hours per Week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS £40,317 - £52,300 | UPS £57,632 - £62,496

Additional allowances

TLR 2B available for a suitable candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a dynamic and inspiring Teacher of Science looking to enthuse students about your subject and raise their achievement? Our Science Faculty are academically driven, innovative and dedicated to supporting excellent student outcomes.

As a Teacher of Science you will:

  • Plan and deliver a broad, balanced curriculum for students contributing to raising standards of student attainment.
  • Set expectations for students in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning and teaching.
  • As part of the University Schools Trust, Royal Greenwich Trust School is proud to be an inclusive 11-18 school at the heart of our local community.

About you

We want to hear from you if you are:

  • A fully qualified teacher with evidence of QTS for secondary teaching.
  • Qualified to at least degree level in subject area and/or good A Levels or equivalent.
  • Unrelenting in your pursuit of excellence in all aspects of your practice
  • Successful in working with young people and securing the best outcomes for them
  • Team spirited and prepared to go above and beyond to get the job done.

Our mission is for all students at the Royal Greenwich Trust School to achieve excellent outcomes, we deliver the highest quality of teaching and learning by working collaboratively with universities, public bodies and private sector partnerships. If you believe you can contribute to this goal, we encourage you to apply for the role.

Our core values underpin our daily practice and the learning experiences here are creative, innovative and challenging as we empower our students in ‘Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow’. During their time with us, our students develop a wide range of skills and attributes which prepare them to become happy, responsible and successful citizens who are able to make a positive contribution to their local and wider community.

Development, working structure and flexible working at Royal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS):

At RGTS we have shaped a working environment that places staff wellbeing at its centre without compromising the quality of teaching and learning.We believe that by investing in the people who shape our students’ futures, we create a thriving school community where both staff and students can achieve their full potential.

What can we offer you?

  • Professional Development: An excellent CPD package for staff, enhancing your professional development with comprehensive training opportunities.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for growth and real career development in an encouraging environment with plenty of room for advancement.
  • Supportive Environment: Our leadership team is approachable and committed to providing the resources and guidance teachers need to succeed.
  • Employee Assistance: Employee Assistance Scheme for access to advice, information, and face-to-face counselling.
  • UST Network Collaboration: Develop links with our wider UST network for CPD and collaborative practice.

If you would like more information on our school, please visit our website: Welcome - Royal Greenwich Trust School

Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange an informal discussion about the role and/or to visit the school.These can be organised via the Recruitment team ustrecruitment@ust.london telephone - 020 3034 2375.

Early applications are appreciated as interviews will be arranged as and when suitable applications are received.  

Royal Greenwich Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding

https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks.

We reserve the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date. 

We do not accept applications via agencies. 

What the school offers its staff

Welcome - University Schools Trust

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

RGTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Royal Greenwich Trust School

School type
Free School, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
854 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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Royal Greenwich Trust School (part of University Schools Trust (UST)) became an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in September 2017. UST is a unique partnership of six world-leading universities and three sector-leading bodies who are working together to deliver a shared vision of inclusive, high-quality and transformational education. We are proud to be the school which retains the importance of positive and productive relationships at the heart of our community.

RGTS became an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in September 2017. We are proud to be the school which retains the importance of positive and productive relationships at the heart of our community.

In 2020, we opened our brand new £14 million new wing and moved into the next stage of the school’s development as our inaugural cohort transitioned into Key Stage 4.

In October 2022, Ofsted judged us to be a GOOD school across all areas within the framework.

Arranging a visit to Royal Greenwich Trust School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ustrecruitment@ust.london.

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