Location: Croydon & Orpington area (Outer London) Salary: £39,000 - £53,000 per annum (MPS-UPS Outer London) Plus: £1,500 Special Allowance + Performance & Loyalty Bonus + Generous Benefits Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you a dedicated and inspiring Science educator looking for a school that values teamwork just as much as academic excellence? We are seeking a highly motivated practitioner to join our committed team. If you bring a passion for discovery and a track record of driving up standards, we want to hear from you.
Specialisms in Chemistry or Physics are advantageous, but not essential!
Why Join Our Team?Our core philosophy is "Together We Can." Working in education is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be demanding. That's why we've intentionally built an environment deeply rooted in care, nurture, mutual support, and a healthy dose of professional challenge. We look out for each other.
As a designated Health Science Specialist School, we provide a unique curriculum where students gain access to recognized professional qualifications, work experience, and community-wide guest speaker events.
World-Class Facilities Include:
Brand-new, state-of-the-art Science laboratories
Dedicated Art, Design, and Technology blocks
Incredible campus perks: 3 Main Halls, Dance and Drama Studios, and 3 AstroTurf pitches
In this role, you will facilitate a learning experience that gives every student the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Your core areas will include:
Innovative Teaching: Delivering a broad, balanced, and differentiated Science curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4.
Strategic Planning: Designing engaging lesson plans and cutting-edge resources to contribute to the department's growth.
Pastoral Care: Monitoring and supporting the overall personal and academic progress of students as a dedicated Form Tutor.
Collaboration: Actively participating in staff continuous professional development (CPD) and quality assurance to raise student attainment.
We want to meet educators who are ambitious, tenacious, and enterprising. Our ideal candidate brings:
Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, paired with a relevant undergraduate degree.
Experience: Successful teaching experience at the secondary level (teaching practice counts!), ideally within diverse, multi-ethnic urban school environments.
Knowledge: A strong understanding of effective teaching theories, National Curriculum requirements, and student assessment.
Mindset: High expectations for all students, excellent time management, and a collaborative spirit. Excellent ICT skills (especially with interactive whiteboards) are highly valued.
We believe in looking after the people who look after our students. On top of a highly competitive salary, you will receive:
£1,500 annual allowance layered on top of your standard pay
Performance and Loyalty Bonus schemes
Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
Comprehensive Wellbeing Cash Plan
An extensive additional benefits package focused on your health and lifestyle
If you are ready to motivate students, raise their aspirations, and thrive in a supportive team environment, we would love to meet you.
Discover what we can achieve together-apply now!
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