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.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
John Taylor Free School
Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–19
- 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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Location
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Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9SA
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 21 October 2026
- Closing date
- 2 November 2026
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