Teacher of Science
Mortimer Community College, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
2 April 2026
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
- energy, enthusiasm and vision;
- a commitment to improving the lives of young people;
- a willingness to take risks and support innovation;
- innovative teaching and a commitment to sharing good practice;
- the ability to make inclusion a reality for all students;
- a willingness to become immersed in professional learning and embrace the culture of the school?
What the school offers its staff
- outstanding professional development;
- a school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country;
- a school where risk taking in your teaching is encouraged;
- a school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school;
- a school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority;
- a long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Mortimer Community College, based in the North East of England, is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) previously known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Mortimer Community College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1111 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mortimer Community College website
- Email address
- recruitment@mortimer.school
- Phone number
- 01914566511
We can offer:
• Outstanding professional development
• A school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country
• A school that is rated “Good” by Ofsted under the new framework, with many “Outstanding” features
• A school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school
• A school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority
• A long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning.
“Staff feel well supported. They are a highly motivated team who are proud to work at the school.” Ofsted 2019
Arranging a visit to Mortimer Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@mortimer.school.
School location
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