Teacher of Science; Maternity Cover

Job title and organisation: Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover) - Ralph Thoresby School
Salary: £32,916 - £51,048
Hours: 32.5 per week (Term Time Only)
Contract: Fixed Term
Location: Ralph Thoresby School, Holtdale Approach, Leeds LS16 7RX

Closing Date: Sunday 1 February 2026

We are seeking a motivated and skilled teacher with QTS and a good Science degree to deliver high-quality, engaging science teaching that raises achievement and positively impacts student outcomes. Post-16 experience, and further professional development are desirable.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong subject knowledge, effective use of assessment and data, confidence with educational technology, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Experience supporting colleagues with subject teaching is welcomed.

We are a large, inclusive mixed community school with over 1,000 students, a diverse intake, and a resource provision for physically impaired students. Our modern facilities and positive learning environment support strong progress; the school has been consistently rated Good by Ofsted, which recognises our culture of respect, ambition, and pride in learning.

We offer excellent professional development through our Sixth Form partnership with Lawnswood School, strong local authority links, and membership of the Red Kite Alliance Teaching School Hub.

Our ethos is clear: “Ambition and achievement for all.”

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the
Skilled Worker visa
route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.