Teacher of Science

Winchmore School, London, N21 3HS

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  4 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

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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: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Science job summary

Join our thriving, multicultural, and oversubscribed North London comprehensive (rated "Good" by Ofsted) as a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Science. As a large, vibrant Local Authority secondary school, we pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos and our commitment to providing vocational excellence.

We are looking for a dedicated and approachable Teacher of Science to join our friendly, high-achieving department. We believe that Science is best taught when students feel supported, curious, and challenged, and we’re looking for a teacher who shares that philosophy.

Winchmore is an excellent environment in which to work, with outstanding opportunities for professional development. You would benefit from:

• Supportive SLT and friendly colleagues

• Enthusiastic students and a wide range of extracurricular activities

• Excellent professional development opportunities and career progression

• Outer London salary and staff wellbeing program

• Opportunity to run after-school clubs

• On-site Gym

The role:

• Engage & Inspire: Share your love for the subject through lessons that connect scientific theory to the real world.

• Foster an environment where students feel supported and encouraged.

• Contribute to the development of innovative resources and curriculum planning.

• Create a classroom environment where students feel confident asking questions and exploring new ideas..

Applications are welcome from ECTs for whom we offer a very highly regarded and supportive programme. For ECTs we are able to offer a July 2026 start date.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint any suitable candidates as applications are received.

Email: recruitment@winchmore.enfield.sch.uk -Tel: 020 8360 7773-Winchmore School, Laburnum Grove, Winchmore Hill, London N21 3HS

The Schools in this Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ [as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020)].

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

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 Winchmore School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1788 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Winchmore School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/winchmore-school

Winchmore is a successful, oversubscribed, multicultural comprehensive school situated in a leafy part of North London. Deemed Good by OFSTED in November 2016 and October 2013

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