Teacher of Science

Frederick Bremer School, London, E17 4EY

20 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Teacher of Science job summary

Do you believe every child deserves the very best education? Are you creative, enthusiastic, energetic and a committed team player? If so, we have the position for you! We are seeking an outstanding Teacher of Science to join our team to inspire and engage our pupils to ‘be the best they can be’

We are looking for a passionate Science teacher, who can help lead our successful team to the next level. Science is popular and successful subject in the school, and you will be joining an experienced team of practitioners. Our Science department have enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated teams, that encourages all students to make progress in the subjects no matter their ability. Our curriculum is designed to ensure children are happy, confident learners who are not only successful in examinations but also learn the skills to become ready for the new world that awaits them.

Frederick Bremer School is a vibrant and diverse community school located in Walthamstow. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated by our recent 2024 Ofsted visit, where we received a good rating, highlighting our continuous improvement and dedication to high-quality education. Frederick Bremer School is a creative and nurturing environment where all staff and pupils are inspired to be ‘the very best they can be. ’ Our vision and values are central to our practice, focusing on equipping every pupil with the skills, qualities, and attributes needed to be successful 21st-century citizens.

Our school is truly representative of the local Walthamstow community. With no ethnic group making up more than 18% of the school population and over 50% of pupils eligible for Pupil Premium, we celebrate and embrace our diversity. Although we have two-thirds boys to girls due to the impact of three girls’ schools in the Authority, girls thrive both academically and socially at our school. Frederick Bremer School is a values-driven community school. We believe that positive human relationships are the key driver for individual and collective success. Therefore, we are deliberately cultivating our school culture to create a climate of ‘high challenge, low threat’ —where great teaching can enable pupils to learn and improve in an atmosphere of safety and kindness, and with a belief that we all have potential to fulfill. We are building on our heritage and culture to unlock the potential for greatness for our Generation Alpha pupils

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

We look forward to receiving your application by the deadline of 9am, Monday 23rd February 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

This should be:

A completed application form which includes supporting statement of no more than 2 A4 sides outlining how you meet the person specification and your suitability for this role. CV’s will not be considered.

Forms should be returned or emailed to recruitment@bremer.waltham.sch.uk

If you have been shortlisted by the interview panel, you will be contacted by email to attend an interview, together with information about the interview process and any other documents you will be required to bring.

For more information or if you would like to visit the school prior to interview, please contact the email above.

Please note that the school reserves the right to carryout online checks, such as; Social Media Accounts

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification for this post before application.

Applicants will be shortlisted if they demonstrate that they have met the person specification and demonstrate through the application that they have the ability to meet the job description.

The selection process will include (but is not limited to):

• a teaching task
• a presentation to panel
• a full panel interview

The panel reserve the right not to appoint. Please note that we don’t negotiate on salary. The school supports flexible working, so please discuss with the Headteacher if you would like to consider a flexible working pattern or part-time employment.

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 Frederick Bremer School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 881 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Frederick Bremer School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/frederick-bremer-school

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