Teacher of Science
The Ecclesbourne School, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4GS7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
17 March 2025 at 8am
Date listed
6 March 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: The school's timetabled teaching weeks equals 27.25 hours. The school's timetable day is from 9am until 3.40pm.
Contract type
- Fixed term - From 1 September 2025 with an expected end date in the summer term 2026. We expect this contract to last for a full academic year, however, we reserve the right to change these dates based on circumstances outside of our control. - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Teachers' Pay Scale Main 1 to Upper 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate and inspiring Science Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? The Ecclesbourne School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Teacher to join a supportive team on a temporary maternity cover basis which is expected to last for the full academic year. We are keen to hear from Early Career Teachers or teachers with a proven track record of delivering high quality science education – and for the right candidate there may be a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) as Head of Chemistry available.
About the role:
- Deliver engaging and innovative science lesson to students across Key Stage 3.
- Deliver engaging and innovative chemistry lessons across Key Stages 4 and 5 (if you have a proven track record of working with GCSE and A level students or are keen to progress to teaching exam classes).
- Foster a love for science, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking in our students.
- Collaborate with a supportive and forward-thinking science faculty.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in science or a related field.
- Can deliver high quality science education.
- Is passionate about inspiring young minds and creating an inclusive learning environment.
- Possesses excellent communication skills and organisational skills.
- Is committed to professional development and continuous improvement.
What the school offers its staff
TLR opportunity as Head of Chemistry for the right candidate
Why join us:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to make a real impact in the lives of our students.
- A vibrant school community with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.
- Our vision statement 'learning together for the future' is evident throughout the school.
- We are student-centred and our aim is for every student to experience first rate learning and teaching.
- The school motto of 'Integrity, tenacity and service' is at the core of school life.
Our vision statement 'learning together for the future' is evident throughout the school. There is a focused atmosphere that is conducive to excellent learning, an engaging and broad curriculum and an extensive range of enrichment activities. As a result our students are well behaved, highly motivated and achieve high academic standards.
We are student-centred and our aim is for every student to experience first rate learning and teaching. The school motto of 'Integrity, tenacity and service' is at the core of school life.
What our staff say:
"During my first term at Ecclesbourne I have felt extremely welcomed by staff and students alike. The school have been beyond supportive and encourage me to be the best teacher I can possibly be. Ecclesbourne inspires pride in its students through presentation, attitude and extra-curricular events. I have never known a school take so much delight in organised student-centred activities that, ultimately, boost the students' ideologies. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first term at Ecclesbourne and I hope that it will be the first of many in an enjoyable career."
The reward for working at Ecclesbourne is more than financial and we give back to our staff in terms of wellbeing, training and support. In addition, children of members of staff with a minimum of two years’ service at the school at the time of application are included in our admissions criteria.
Further details about the role
School visits:
Should you wish to visit our school we are able to offer tours each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during term-time at 9.45, 10.45 or 11.45am and 1.45 or 2.45pm. Please use the contact details above to arrange a visit. You will be most warmly welcomed.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, health check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tspencer-keyse@ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Ecclesbourne School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1573 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Ecclesbourne School website
- Email address
- tspencer-keyse@ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 843257
The Ecclesbourne School aims to provide a first class education in a happy, well-ordered and purposeful atmosphere. We are a non-selective school and committed to an inclusive community ethos. We challenge all our learners to achieve their best.
The school is set in the village of Duffield, in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire. It is centred on the western bank of the River Derwent at the mouth of the River Ecclesbourne. Duffield is within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Area and its elevated surroundings are the southern foothills of the Pennines.
The school’s sporting facilities include an all weather surface, grass football, rugby and hockey pitches, netball courts, tennis courts, a large sports hall, a sprung floor dance studio and a fully equipped fitness suite.
Our English block contains twelve state of the art classrooms along with a theatre with tiered seating for up to 240.
Our Sixth Form Centre is a place of relaxation and study, with classrooms, a communal area, a deli bar and access to pastoral support.
High quality modern IT facilities exist throughout the school. All main teaching rooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards.
Wherever you are on our site you will find well maintained buildings full of happy students.
We believe that our students are all equally important. We encourage them to welcome and celebrate their inherent differences and we operate a fully inclusive system designed to ensure all our students achieve their full potential. We encourage students to value each other and the relationships they make. We have very high expectations and we challenge every member of our school community to raise their aspirations and develop the confidence to reach for the stars.
We are dedicated to improve continually the quality of education we provide. If you join us we expect you to take a full part in the life and work of the school, to meet the challenges that we offer and to endeavor to become an active member of our school community. The School’s motto, “Integrity, Tenacity, Service”, is as significant now as it was when the School opened its doors in 1957.
We employ a wide range of talented, well-qualified people capable of delivering a high standard of education and support for our students. You must be passionate about the power of education to improve the quality of life and the life chances of young people, driven to achieve better results through determination and commitment and motivated to work in partnership with everyone in the School. All staff are given the opportunity to access the training and support they need.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Our school is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, health check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain convictions are considered “protected”. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers and, if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice Website and on the websites of charities NACRO and UNLOCK.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a school we are passionate about diversity and recognize that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Arranging a visit to The Ecclesbourne School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tspencer-keyse@ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk.
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