Teacher of Science
Leigh Academy Wilmington, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027 or sooner depending on the successful candidates availability
Closing date
21 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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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 + London Fringe Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join Our Inspiring Science Team at Leigh Academy Wilmington!
Are you a passionate Science teacher ready to inspire the next generation of scientists? We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Science teacher to join our established and successful science department.
What You Bring:
- A genuine passion for Science, with the ability to motivate and engage students.
- Commitment to academic excellence and a drive to help students succeed.
- Strong subject knowledge, capable of teaching across key stages to a range of abilities.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
- The department currently teaches the IB MYP, AQA GCSE Combined and Separate Sciences as well as IB Chemistry, Biology, and Physics (experience in these is desirable, but not essential).
- Numerous opportunities for training are available to support your career progression. Whether you're an ECT or an experienced practitioner, you'll find a place to grow and develop within our department and the wider academy.
- Gain access to state-of-the-art science labs, equipment, and full support from 3 dedicated technicians.
- Contribute to exciting co-curricular activities within a supportive, forward-thinking team.
This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary based on experience (MPS/UPS) + London Fringe Allowance. Additional responsibilities are available for the right candidate.
Ready to spark curiosity and ignite a love for science? Apply today and be a part of Leigh Academy Wilmington's continued success!
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leigh Academy Wilmington
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1386 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Wilmington
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.
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