Teacher of Science
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 9SJ18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
31 March 2025
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Teacher of Science job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner who thrives on student success, is willing to go the extra mile, and wants to be part of a supportive, ambitious team.
King’s Leadership Academy Liverpool, part of the Great Schools Trust, is seeking an inspirational and dedicated Science Teacher who is passionate about their subject and committed to shaping the futures of young people. You’ll be joining a vibrant, diverse, and forward-thinking school where high expectations and a strong sense of community are the foundation of everything we do.
As part of the Great Schools Trust—ranked No. 2 nationally for most improved multi-academy trust—King’s Liverpool is more than a school; it’s a mission-driven community. Our schools don’t just deliver academic excellence – they transform lives. We're relentless in our focus on people and wellbeing, ensuring staff feel supported, developed and valued. With dedicated weekly CPD, access to sector-leading leadership programmes, and a trust-wide commitment to work-life balance, this is a place where both students and teachers can truly thrive. Our ASPIRE Values – Achievement, Aspiration, Self-awareness, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Endeavour – are at the heart of everything we do.
At King’s Liverpool, community isn’t just a buzzword – it’s our culture. According to our latest anonymous Edurio Staff Survey:
- 80% of staff feel respected by our leadership - 15% higher than the National Average (NA).
- 70% of staff feel comfortable voicing work-related concerns with leadership - NA 56%
- 82% of our whole staff would highly recommend our school as a good place to work! - NA 67%
Our staff know they are valued – and it shows. As one colleague put it: “Staff are warm, open and friendly. I can knock on my Head’s door without a meeting set and always feel welcomed in.” Others described “a real sense of community,” and said “the students make it clear they appreciate what we do.”
Why Join Us?- Reduce workload with our AI-powered assessment platform, freeing up time for impactful teaching
- Comprehensive CPD with weekly professional development and leadership link meetings
- Career growth opportunities within a thriving multi-academy trust
- Excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, pension scheme, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, and flexible working options
King’s Leadership Academy Liverpool is looking for an inspirational and dedicated Science Teacher who is enthusiastic about their subject and motivated to positively impact young lives. The role offers a chance to become part of a diverse, innovative, and high-expectation school community.
This is ideal for a strong classroom practitioner who:
- Delights in student success
- Is willing to go the extra mile
- Values working within a collaborative and ambitious team
Key Responsibilities
- Teach Science across applicable Key Stages with creativity and challenge.
- Adapt and personalise lessons to meet individual needs and close gaps in understanding.
- Promote a respectful, safe, and inquisitive learning environment.
- Track and assess student progress, offering responsive support where needed.
- Work collaboratively to enhance curriculum materials and pedagogy.
- Engage in continual professional development, including trust-wide CPD programmes.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. ECTs are most welcome to apply. For any additional information, please contact Rebecca De Nobrega – R.denobrega@kingsliverpool.com
Safeguarding Commitment
King’s Leadership Academy Liverpool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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 are not accepted.
About King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 882 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool website
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