Teacher of Science (MPS/UPS)

Kesgrave High School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (461)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,068.00 - £52,834.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Science (MPS/UPS) job summary

The Science Department works closely with other Departments in the school, including Mathematics and Technology. Some staff contribute to a range of subjects across teams, where expertise and interest is shown and development of skills overlap.

The Science department at Kesgrave currently has over 20 teaching staff supported by an excellent technician team. Lessons are taught in purpose built and well-resourced labs including a Science ICT suite and a departmental staff room. We have a collegiate and highly experienced team of subject specialists across all areas of the curriculum.

Kesgrave High School is a large 11-18 school which has over 1870 students on roll including over 330 students in the Sixth Form. In 2026 the performance of the whole school was strong with 69% of pupils achieving a Grade 4 or higher in both English and Mathematics and 47% 5+.

Applications would be welcome from talented teachers at all levels of experience, including ECTs.

Staff benefit from excellent conditions of service and we are committed to personalised CPD and career opportunities both within our school and the Trust.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, Holbrook Academy, EAST SCITT, and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Kyson, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

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 Kesgrave High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1875 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kesgrave High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kesgrave-high-school

Kesgrave is part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Bungay High School, Castle EAST School and Avocet Primary Schools.

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