Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of Science with responsibility for Key Stage 5 to lead and develop our post-16 Science provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher who is passionate about Science education and committed to ensuring all students achieve exceptional outcomes.
The successful candidate will:
Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
- Have successful teaching experience at secondary level, ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and/or in an 11-18 school.
- Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
- Have of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, particularly in the relevant key stage.
Understand the importance of having high expectations for all students, both of behaviour and academic achievement. Understand inclusive provision and practices which offer equality of access to the curriculum for all students, including SEN, EAL and high achievers.
- Have knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students work.
- Understand the importance of being a Tutor.
Benefits
Annual Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
The Appleton School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–19
- Pupils
- 1,561
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,968
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.2:1
- Academy trust
- COMPASS EDUCATION TRUST LTD
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
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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Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 12 October 2026
- Closing date
- 2 November 2026
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