Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Kingsbury High School, London, NW9 9JR

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  20 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £38,766.00 - £60,092.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS

Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover) job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and committed Teacher of Science to join our dedicated team and provide maternity cover.

The successful candidate will be able to teach Science across KS3 and KS4, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning in our students. We are seeking an individual with strong subject knowledge, excellent classroom practice, and the ability to inspire pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking department where collaboration and innovation are encouraged.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder is responsible to the Head of Department/Leadership Group Line Manager/Headteacher and any other designated Line Manager(s) for the following:

• Assist in ensuring a high quality of teaching and learning across the science curriculum which meets the needs of all students
• Teaching throughout the age and ability range as directed, but especially, with the ability to teach at least one of the languages up to Key Stage 4
• Promote student’s interest in and commitment to the subject
• Implementing whole school policies (including equal opportunities, health and safety and security)
• Assist, as a team, identifying underachievement and praising good work and effort
• Implementing the policies of the Department (including assessment); help, as a team,to continuously develop the Department
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date attendance, punctuality and assessment records for all teaching groups
• Contributing to the general development of the Department; keeping abreast of relevant curriculum developments and assisting in their successful implementation where appropriate to the School/Department’s Development Plan
• Supporting links with Feeder Primary Schools and with colleges of Further and Higher education
• Participate in lesson observation and scrutiny of work
• Supporting subject related pupil activities (such as educational visits)
• General assistance with the administration of the Department
• Maintain high standards of classroom management order and discipline

The full job description and person specification can be found in the attached candidate pack. Please direct any further questions to khsvacancies@kingsburyhigh.org.uk

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 Kingsbury High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1997 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsbury High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsbury-high-school-london

Kingsbury High School is a vibrant learning environment with a strong community ethos.

Prospective candidates are welcome to come and look around the school to see for yourself what makes Kingsbury High different. As a large 12 form entry 11-18 split site school we are situated in an inner London location, but with an out of London feel – surrounded by parkland with large playing fields and great local amenities, excellent transport links to enable easy access from central London and fringe areas. Our school is truly diverse in its makeup, whilst united as one family working to achieve the best for all our students.

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