Teacher of Science
Looe Community Academy, Looe, Cornwall, PL13 1NQThis 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
Job role
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
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.
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
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Looe Community Academy website
- Email address
- lsutcliffe@looeca.net
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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