Scale: MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + London Fringe Allowance
Job Summary: Longfield Academy has a great opportunity to appoint a talented and inspiring Teacher of Science who will join us from September 2025.
Longfield Academy is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Science to join our team from September 2025. The successful candidate will primarily teach KS3/4, with the ability to teach KS5, and should be passionate about science, committed to academic excellence, and capable of motivating and supporting students. You will join an experienced department with a friendly team that consistently achieves excellent results.
We welcome applications from teachers at all career stages, whether newly qualified or with many years of experience. We are committed to supporting your professional development within our department and the wider academy.
The department is forward-thinking in teaching methods, curriculum design, and aims to ensure students gain knowledge, results, and cultural capital through workshops, trips, after-school clubs, and curriculum initiatives.
Interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
This is a permanent position with a salary of MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance, based on experience.
Working at Longfield Academy:
We offer a supportive environment focused on innovation and collaboration. Recognised as an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school, we deliver the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for years 7-9. Our 2018 inspection confirmed our strong educational outcomes. Our extracurricular activities enable excellence in drama, music, sports, and STEM. Our leadership is ambitious, and we focus on continuous improvement in teaching and learning. We prioritize life skills alongside academic results, with a strong pastoral system ensuring high-quality care for students. Our Post-16 provision is highly rated, with students gaining places at top universities.
Our modern facilities support learning across all subjects. We are committed to becoming a truly Outstanding school.
The school is heavily oversubscribed in Year 7 and Year 12. For more information, please click here.
About Leigh Academies Trust:
As of September 2024, the Trust comprises 33 academies, educating over 24,000 students with 4,000 staff. Over half of our inspected academies are rated 'Outstanding'. We are establishing three clusters: LAT Central, LAT West, and LAT North. The Trust manages a large initial teacher training organization, a teaching school hub, and an apprenticeship program. Our Vision 2030 outlines our future plans.
Joining the Trust offers opportunities for collaboration, professional development, and career progression. Support is provided for ongoing self-development.
View the benefits available to LAT employees from day one.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our recruitment process aligns with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and a prohibition from teaching check where applicable.
Equality and Diversity: We value diversity and are committed to fairness in recruitment and employment, ensuring equal opportunities for all.
Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on application volume. Early applications are encouraged.
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