Teacher of Science

Leigh Academy Wilmington, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2026 (or earlier dependent on successful candidates availability)

• Closing date

  24 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Our Inspiring Science Team at Leigh Academy Wilmington!

Are you a passionate Science teacher ready to inspire the next generation of scientists? Leigh Academy Wilmington is looking for an exceptional Teacher of Science to join our dynamic and forward-thinking department. Whether you're just starting your teaching career or have years of experience, we welcome talent at all levels!

What You Bring:

• A genuine passion for Science, with the ability to motivate and engage students.
• Commitment to academic excellence and a drive to help students succeed.
• Strong subject knowledge, capable of teaching across KS3/KS4 to a range of abilities (KS5 desirable).

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a successful, supportive, and forward-thinking Science team.
• Access to state-of-the-art science labs and equipment.
• Work with 3 dedicated technicians and contribute to exciting co-curricular activities.
• We offer both Combined and Separate Sciences at KS4and support the AQA specification and MYP curriculum (experience in these is desirable, but not essential).

Your Career, Your Growth: Whether you're a newly qualified teacher or a seasoned pro, you'll find a place to grow and develop within our department and the wider academy. We’re committed to supporting your journey to excellence.

This is a permanent position which offers a competitive salary based on experience (MPS/UPS) +London Fringe Allowance.

Ready to spark curiosity and ignite a love for science? Apply today and be a part of Wilmington Academy’s continued success!

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.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor):charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk/01634 412 245.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

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

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About Leigh Academy Wilmington

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1381 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Wilmington website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wilmington-academy

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Wilmington

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.

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