Job description
Teacher of Science (Maternity Leave)
Redhill Academy Trust Teachers’ Pay Scale R1 to R9 - (£32,916 to £51,047)
Full Time
Temporary to cover Maternity Leave from October 2026
We are seeking a passionate and inspiring Teacher of Science to join our vibrant and successful department at Brookfield Community School. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a real difference within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.
The appointed candidate will have the ability to teach Science for KS3, KS4 and KS5. The post would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about their subject and has a real interest in developing young people. They will demonstrate an approachable manner, a keen eye for detail and the ability to motivate and manage the behaviour of students. The successful candidate will have the highest expectations of our students and will be keen to develop their practice.
This post is offered on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave from October 2026.
Whether you are an early career teacher or an experienced practitioner, you will bring enthusiasm, strong subject knowledge and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching that motivates and challenges all learners. You will be someone who builds positive relationships, maintains high expectations, and continuously strives to develop your practice.
To be successful in this role you will have the qualities and experience detailed in our person specification attached.
Brookfield Community School is a large 11-18 school with 1168 students on roll situated on the western edge of Chesterfield and next to the Peak District National Park. We have talented staff, committed and enthusiastic students, strong local partnerships and a wide range of co-curricular and sporting opportunities for students.
Brookfield Community School is proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, offering you access to exceptional professional development through the Redhill College of Leadership and Development and the Teaching School Hub. This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across a high-performing network of schools and further your career
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Brookfield Community School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,168
- Avg teacher salary
- £47,049
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
- Academy trust
- REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3NS
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- Contract
- Fixed term or temporary
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 23 June 2026
- Closing date
- 8 July 2026
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