Teacher of Science with KS5 Responsibility
Harris Academy Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £33,916-£52,048 + TLR
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS (Rest of England) + TLR + £1,000 Harris Allowance + Annual Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
Additional allowances
Annual Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of Science with responsibility for Key Stage 5 to lead and develop our post-16 Science provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher who is passionate about Science education and committed to ensuring all students achieve exceptional outcomes.
The successful candidate will:
Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
- Have successful teaching experience at secondary level, ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and/or in an 11-18 school.
- Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
- Have of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, particularly in the relevant key stage.
Understand the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievement. Understand inclusive provision and practices which offer equality of access to the curriculum for all students, including SEN, EAL and high achievers.
- Have knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students work.
- Understand the importance of being a Tutor.
What the school offers its staff
Harris Academy Benfleet is on an exciting journey to help our fantastic young people harness their potential. We are incredibly proud of our students. We expect only the very best from them. We expect them to work hard and aim high. In return we are dedicated to developing each of them into successful, compassionate future leaders.
Harris Academy Benfleet is a community with strong values in which every student matters. Respect and good manners are important and good behaviour is expected as the norm. Through our high expectations and high quality teaching by excellent, professional staff, each student has the opportunity to enjoy their learning and achieve their personal best. They receive excellent careers support and guidance for their next steps and they have the chance to demonstrate responsibility and develop leadership skills whilst embracing modern British values. All this is delivered through an ambitious, inclusive and broad & balanced curriculum, enhanced by extra-curricular activities to help broaden their learning experience.
Teacher Development
At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.
We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.
Benefits
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Flexible working opportunities
We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual's circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Further information about the job
The purpose of your role will be:
- To be accountable, alongside the Director of Learning, for student progress and development in the subject area across a specified key stage including meeting student achievement targets for the key stage which are agreed by the Line Manager.
- To ensure that the relevant curriculum for the key stage is varied and personalised, with a rich range of extra-curricular opportunities and activities to supplement the timetabled sessions.
- To ensure there are high standards of teaching and learning across the key stage in the relevant subject through continuously, developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.
- To ensure, alongside the Director of Learning, the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the key stage, in accordance with the Academy aims and policies, as determined by the Line Manager, including planning and implementation of any changes to the specification.
- To ensure that all Academy policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all staff in the subject in the relevant key stage
- To actively support the development of literacy, through the WORD strategy, within the subject area, to raise the standards of Literacy across the Academy.
- To mentor and coach an NQT or TF colleague to ensure successful achievement of QTS/NQT status
Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:
- Operational and strategic planning (including contributing to the subject and faculty improvement plans, and assisting in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies)
- Ensuring the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum and leading development of the subject and its delivery in the key stage
- Student outcomes (including assisting the director in ensuring the effective operation of target setting, monitoring and evaluation systems and the input and maintenance of accurate student data in the key stage)
- Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
- Teaching, including acting as an outstanding role model
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Harris Academy Benfleet
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1597 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01268 794215
At Harris Academy Benfleet, we value the inclusive history of the school, which stretches back to the establishment of the first comprehensive schools in Britain in the 1960s. This still provides an inspiration for us and sits alongside our absolute commitment to provide the best for our community in the 21st century. Harris Academy Benfleet is a mixed comprehensive school for students aged 11-18 and is a supportive community with strong values in which every student matters. Harris Academy Benfleet delivers an ambitious, inclusive and broad & balanced curriculum, enhanced by extra-curricular activities to help broaden learning experiences. In 2023 our students achieved well above the national average for attainment at GCSE 9-4 and 9-5 grades with English and Maths. We offer our staff an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment, and are committed to providing high quality professional development. This enables continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
Arranging a visit to Harris Academy Benfleet
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@harrisfederation.org.uk.
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