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Teacher of Science (maternity cover)

The FitzWimarc School · Rayleigh · Essex

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a high quality, enthusiastic and ambitious Science specialist to join our dedicated and successful department for a fixed term to cover maternity leave. This post is suitable for either an Early Career Teacher or a more experienced professional.

You will have the opportunity to teach across the full age and ability range. You will enjoy working with our motivated, well-behaved students and with a supportive and hard-working team who have a proven track record in student achievement at both GCSE and A level.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with good interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge students. A strong team player, self-motivated and committed to continuing professional development. ECT’s will benefit from our well-developed support programmes.

The FitzWimarc School is a heavily over-subscribed 11 - 18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local area due to student achievements, the school’s ethos and its commitment and involvement with the community.

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
  • Access to our onsite gym
  • Access to the ‘Cycle to Work’ Scheme
  • Eye test vouchers Scheme
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
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About this school

The FitzWimarc School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–19

Good
Pupils
1,787
Avg teacher salary
£50,425
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.1:1
Academy trust
THE FITZWIMARC SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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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Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

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Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
4 September 2026
Closing date
20 September 2026

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