Teacher of Science - Fixed Term

Melbourn Village College, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6EF

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS

Teacher of Science - Fixed Term job summary

TEACHER OF SCIENCE

Salary: MPS/UPS.

Contract: Fixed Term Full time (100%)

ECT’s welcome to apply

Start date: January 2027

Place of work: Melbourn Village College, Melbourn, Royston

Place of work:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of Science to join our team on a fixed-term basis. This opportunity has arisen due to the promotion of the current postholder and offers an exciting chance to contribute to our ambitious Science department.

The successful candidate will be passionate, committed to achieving excellent outcomes for all students, and able to inspire a love of learning both inside and outside the classroom. We are looking for a research-informed practitioner with high expectations, strong subject knowledge, and a commitment to raising attainment for all learners.

This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development within a supportive and forward-thinking trust. Applications are welcomed from both Early Career Teachers and experienced colleagues.

If you believe in shaping resilient learners, sparking curiosity, and promoting kindness in every classroom interaction, we would be delighted to receive your application. Whether you are at the beginning of your teaching career or looking for your next challenge, this fixed-term position provides an excellent opportunity.

If you believe in shaping resilient learners, sparking curiosity, and promoting kindness in every classroom interaction, we would be delighted to receive your application.

For further details on our school please visit our website Welcome to Melbourn Village College - Melbourn Village College

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Melbourn Village College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 559 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Melbourn Village College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/melbourn-village-college

Melbourn Village College is a successful 11-16 school with a strong community feel. At just over 600 pupils, our size enables all to flourish within a supportive environment, where each feels valued and empowered. Pupils are encouraged to continue their learning outside the classroom and a very high proportion get involved in the wide range of extra-curricular activities available to them. Our most recent OFSTED Inspection in September 2017 confirmed that we are a ‘good’ school which “has continued to improve the quality of education in the school” since our previous ‘Good’ judgement in May 2013. We are committed to improving what we do and aim to be outstanding

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