Teacher of Science

The Howard School, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 January 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  8 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) STPC Main/Upper Teacher Pay Scale & £5k Golden Hello & an additional allowance may be available for the right candidate

Teacher of Science job summary

The Howard School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Teacher of Science to join the Science Department, to start from September 2026.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our school team. You’ll deliver engaging and practical lessons that inspire curiosity, support student progress, and help learners develop a strong understanding of science.

This is a full time, permanent role, paid on the STPC Main/Upper Teacher Pay Scale, dependent on experience. An additional allowance may be available for the right candidate.

The school is offering a recruitment incentive of £5000 which is split into the following payments - £2500 subject to the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period, and a further £2500 to be paid upon one year service.

This post would suit an experienced or Early Career Teacher with good prospects for career development.

The successful candidate will have an attention to detail, will work to a high standard, and will seek to ensure a positive educational environment through their work. In return, The Howard Academy Trust offers a wide variety of benefits, details of which are outlined below.

What can we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks
• Access EarlyPay
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership
• CPD afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the school office by calling 01634 388765 or via email to office@thehowardschool.co.uk

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

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 The Howard School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1534 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Howard School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-howard-school

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