16 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    4 September 2026

Job details

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Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Science (maternity cover) job summary

We are seeking to appoint a high quality, enthusiastic and ambitious Science specialist to join our dedicated and successful department for a fixed term to cover maternity leave. This post is suitable for either an Early Career Teacher or a more experienced professional.

You will have the opportunity to teach across the full age and ability range. You will enjoy working with our motivated, well-behaved students and with a supportive and hard-working team who have a proven track record in student achievement at both GCSE and A level.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with good interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge students. A strong team player, self-motivated and committed to continuing professional development. ECT’s will benefit from our well-developed support programmes.

The FitzWimarc School is a heavily over-subscribed 11 - 18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local area due to student achievements, the school’s ethos and its commitment and involvement with the community.

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
  • Access to our onsite gym
  • Access to the ‘Cycle to Work’ Scheme
  • Eye test vouchers Scheme
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Supportive and friendly working environment

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.
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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 The FitzWimarc School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1770 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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The FitzWimarc School is a mixed 11 – 18 comprehensive of 1600 pupils. It is extremely proud of its excellent reputation, not only within the town of Rayleigh but across the county of Essex. Our traditional values, where a caring, supportive environment is reinforced by high standards of behaviour, allow each and every child to develop a lifelong love of learning.
We foster a creative environment where all our staff are supported in developing reflective and innovative classroom practice. We believe in a balanced curriculum that introduces and develops a wide range of skill areas. A modern education at FitzWimarc prepares young people to be thoughtful and responsible members of society in an ever changing world, ensuring that they are equipped for lasting success.

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Teacher of Science

The FitzWimarc School

Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

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