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Teacher of Science (Maternity)

John Taylor Free School · Burton-on-Trent · Staffordshire

Job description

The successful candidate will be experienced to A-level, or alternatively this post is also suitable for new entrants to the profession. We are ideally looking for a Chemistry specialist, but applications from all specialisms will be considered. At KS3 we follow the AQA KS3 specification and are continuing this pathway through to GCSE. We are fortunate to be able to offer both the AQA Combined Science and Separate Science qualifications to our students at KS4. At KS5, we offer OCR Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

We have many opportunities for an enthusiastic scientist to shape the future of our science offer, as we look to develop, refine, and build our curriculum, develop exciting whole school STEAM projects, and collaborate and enhance our welcoming and innovative team.

John Taylor Free School is an inclusive school with a positive approach to wellbeing. We offer the following support:

  • A coaching culture
  • Shared resources, Schemes of Learning and Curriculum Plans
  • A 'life-friendly' approach to teaching

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

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About this school

John Taylor Free School

Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–19

Good
Pupils
1,330
Avg teacher salary
£44,655
Pupil:teacher ratio
15.8:1
Academy trust
JOHN TAYLOR MAT

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

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Ofsted rating key

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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.

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Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9SA

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Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MS1-UPS3 pending implementation of pay award
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
21 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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