Teacher of Science

Job . ECCS Position Type:
Teacher Pay Range:
Main to Upper pay scale £32,916.00 - £51,047.00

Position

Start Date:

01/09/2026 Contract Type:
Full-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 02/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews:
Week Commencing 02.02.2026

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science on a full-time permanent basis with effect from September 2026. The post offers an excellent opportunity to join our expanding Science Faculty in a highly successful 11-19 academy which holds Good Ofsted status. The role will report to the Faculty Leader and the candidate will teach a full timetable within the subject.

The faculty has a strong collaborative ethos, is very supportive and well-planned schemes of learning for all courses are already in place. A faculty-based mentor will work with the appointee to support their development and induction in their first year. There is also an excellent academy-wide support and development programme for all new staff available.

There will be the opportunity to teach across Key Stages Three and Four, there may, additionally, be the possibility of teaching at Key Stage Five. The core purpose of the role is to provide professional leadership to students in a subject area by offering high quality teaching, resulting in high standards of learning and achievement for all students.

The successful applicant should have a degree in a relevant subject and will have achieved Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) prior to the commencement of their role. This role is also open to Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are ready to inspire, motivate and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.

Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have high levels of commitment. They should be able to plan, deliver and assess high-quality learning experiences for all learners in their care and deploy a range of strategies to support their personal development.

They should have an interest in new teaching and learning developments and possess high degree of integrity. Experienced candidates should be able to demonstrate a highly successful track-record of teaching the subject with strong examination outcomes, particularly at key stage four. We actively welcome ECT applications and offer a structured, supportive induction programme.

In accordance with the job description for Classroom Teacher, the key responsibilities will be as follows:

• ensure that lessons are planned in accordance with the schemes of learning for each course
• ensure awareness of the prior learning and special educational needs of their students
• ensure high expectations are set for the achievement and behaviour of students
• ensure that relevant curriculum policies for marking, assessment, target setting, recording and reporting are enacted
• ensure that progression and continuity is achieved across the key stage and between the key stages

At Plume Academy all teaching staff are expected to fulfil both an academic teaching role and a pastoral role by acting as a Tutor to a group of assigned students. This involves staff in all aspects of pastoral work including guidance, safeguarding, monitoring, and encouraging progress, contact with parents, writing report sand compiling student references. Tutors also deliver part of Plume Academy's Personal Development Programme.

Teaching staff are encouraged to contribute to the academy's rich extra‑curricular programme, and all candidates will be provided with the opportunity to discuss their personal interests at interview.

As one of the largest educational establishments in Essex, there are many opportunities for career progression. Via an academy‑wise coaching programme, staff are encouraged to take responsibility for their own career development, with full support and encouragement from their line managers and other relevant staff, including those responsible for staff training.

We offer a welcoming environment where new teachers can flourish, opportunities to observe and learn from skilled practitioners and high quality CPD with a strong wellbeing focus.

Annual salary for a qualified teacher…