Teacher of Science

Job Title: Teacher of Science Job Location: Lacon Childe School Salary: ECT/MPR/UPR Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 16 November 2026 Are you ready to make a difference in an organisation where ambition, collaboration and innovation drive every decision? About the role: We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science as part of our school teaching team to start in January 2027 or April 2027. The Teacher of Science will be accountable for planning and teaching lessons to the classes they are assigned to teach within the context of the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work. The successful candidate would teach students in Key Stages 3 and 4. About you: Our successful candidate you will need to be able to inspire, support and challenge students, as well as foster a love of learning about Science. As a department we work very closely and collaboratively together, so we are looking to appoint someone who can join in with our team ethos of collaboration and participate in extra-curricular activities linked to the subject area and wider school community. Our successful candidate will have the following experience, skillset and qualifications:  Honours Degree  DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status  Evidence of continuing professional development  Evidence of keeping up to date with educational thinking and knowledge  Able to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people  Positive attitude to use of authority and maintaining discipline  Experience of teaching in a secondary school The post is full-time (although part-time applications will be considered), permanent and reports to the Headteacher. Why join us? As part of our Trust you will have:  Opportunities to be part of a collaborative culture whereby you are part of a network where schools and staff work together to excel.  Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every student you teach.  A culture of lifelong learning, emphasising professional growth where your own ambitions are actively encouraged and supported.  A safe and positive physical and psychological environment that welcomes diversity and actively promotes wellbeing. We also recognise that successful people place value on the range of benefits associated with their careers. As your future employer we place value on these too, that is why we are proud to offer:  Access to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme.  Automatic pay progression for those on our main, upper and support staff pay ranges.  7 training days calendared with a view to alleviate pressure at key times in the year, with a training day in December dedicated to marking mock exams.  Access to a range of paid special leave provisions to help with life’s emergencies, unpredictable events and significant occasions.  Access to a bank of pre-planned teaching resources. You need to intellectually prepare for lessons rather than plan from scratch.  A wealth of benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (cycle2work, lifestyle benefits). About Us: At Lacon Childe we pride ourselves on calm classrooms, high standards and warm relationships; this, along with the strong moral compass that our staff and students possess, is what makes us a unique and special place to work. We are ambitious for all our students and staff and are a school on a journey of improvement. We are part of Four Stones Gateway Trust, a family of like-minded schools, who work collaboratively to provide mutual support, share best practice, and learning from one another to achieve the core purpose: to provide excellence and opportunity for all. Our work is underpinned by our core values of: Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, and Integrity and a relentless focus on achieving our Trust Dividend to ensure opportunity and success for all. Your Application: Diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. The Four Stones Gateway Trust and all its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous child protection procedures are in place. Appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, where applicable a prohibition from teaching check and other appropriate pre-employment checks. Applicants should read our safeguarding policy (available on our website) prior to application.