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This job expired on 13 October 2025

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    13 October 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    3 October 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and talented Science Teacher to join our dedicated team. Whether you’re just starting your career (MPS1) or bring years of experience (UPS3), we welcome applicants who are:

  • Passionate about science and its power to inspire curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Driven to be the best you can be, day in and day out.
  • Eager to contribute to a supportive, collaborative, and ambitious department.
  • Committed to making a difference in the lives of young people.
  • Aligned with our core values and excited by our school’s journey of improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach in a school where your voice is heard, your work is valued, and your wellbeing is a genuine priority.

What the school offers its staff

Looe Community Academy is a small but vibrant 11–16 secondary school situated on the breathtaking south-east coast of Cornwall. Under dynamic new leadership, we're entering anexciting new era, united by a clear moral purpose: to provide the very best education for every student in our care.

Our school community is built on the values of Respect, Resilience, Responsibility, and Kindness. These aren’t just words on a wall – they are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our culture, relationships and expectations.

We believe teaching is one of the best professions in the world. And there’s no better place to practice it than here.

Why Join Us?

  • A stunning coastal location– work just minutes from the beach in a town celebrated for its natural beauty.
  • A school on the rise– be part of something special as we build a brighter future for our students.
  • A supportive and friendly team who share your commitment to excellence.
  • Excellent professional development opportunities and career progression.
  • A chance to teach in a school whererelationships matter, and where students are keen to learn and grow.

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.

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About Looe Community Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
524 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Our Academy is situated in the historic fishing town of Looe on Cornwall’s outstanding south eastern coastline, serving the beautiful coastal and rural villages and hamlets and is just a scenic, 30 minute drive from Plymouth.

Assessed by Ofsted in January 2024 as a good school, the Academy is an inclusive secondary community school delivering Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 to 510 students aged 11-16 and of mixed ability.

Our mission is to create and sustain a caring learning community of high quality, where everyone is valued for who they are and what they may become. Enshrined in Cornish, the Academy motto is “bydh gwella gylli” (be the best you can be).

Be a part of our journey to outstanding.

Looe Community Academy and SMART are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, health screening and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Arranging a visit to Looe Community Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lsutcliffe@looeca.net.

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