Teacher of Science

East Leake Academy, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6QN

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MS/UPS £34,832 - £51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Have the resolve to make a real difference in the lives of students

• Be an excellent classroom teacher and a collaborative team member

• Ideally have a proven track record of strong student outcomes (not essential for early career teachers)

• Deliver engaging and challenging lessons that support students to achieve their full potential

• Be committed to the academy’s ethos of high expectations

• Contribute positively to the wider life of the academy

Essential:

• Strong subject knowledge in Science

• Ability to teach effectively across KS3 and KS4

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

Desirable:

• Specialism in Physics

• Ability to teach Science at A-Level

• Experience contributing to curriculum development

• Ability to use assessment and data effectively to support progress

What the school offers its staff

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher - Job Description and Person Specification .pdf - 197 KB (opens in new tab)

Be part of our team - Diverse Academies Trust.pdf - 2.44 MB (opens in new tab)

About East Leake Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1088 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: East Leake Academy website
• Email address: swoodward@eastleake-ac.org.uk
• Phone number: 01509 852424
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/east-leake-academy

At East Leake Academy we are determined to ensure that all students enjoy high quality learning experiences through which they are able to achieve their full potential.

Our ethos is based upon:

– placing good relationships at the heart of all that we do
– having high expectations at all times
– ensuring that excellent learning and teaching is our core activity
– promoting independence, equality, resilience and consideration for others
– valuing the support and contribution of all of our stakeholders

Arranging a visit to East Leake Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email swoodward@eastleake-ac.org.uk.

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