Teacher of Science

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5AD

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

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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
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach science across all year groups, with the ability to deliver A-Level biology.
• A subject specialist who ignites natural curiosity and a lifelong love for science.
• Ensure learning is adapted to meet the needs of all learners.
• Plan sequences of learning that secure strong progress for all learners.
• Support whole-school priorities and promote the ethos of the school.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits:

• A full-time role, temporary for one-year.
• Salary upon appointment MPS/UPS.
• Access to wellbeing support, physio, counselling and GP services.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Excellent training opportunities to support career progression.
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Childcare Vouchers and Cycle to Work.
• Employment within a strong and progressive educational trust with firm family values.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD QE Classroom Teacher Secondary 005.pdf - 482 KB (opens in new tab)

AD QE Teacher of Science 004 240626.pdf - 409 KB (opens in new tab)

About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 788 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle website
• Email address: recruitment@horncastleeducationtrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-elizabeth-s-grammar-school-horncastle-horncastle

A mixed, selective school which is part of Horncastle Education Trust. Our main aim is to provide first class learning and teaching opportunities to ensure that all students aim high and achieve success, setting them up for a rewarding future.

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