Job Description

We are looking for an exceptional colleague with a passion for Science to join our core curriculum team in January 2026 or sooner. We seek a highly skilled and enthusiastic teacher who can inspire students and facilitate rising attainment in this key subject. The successful candidate will be able to teach ages 11-16 in this talented and well-resourced department with a keen interest in teaching and learning.

The Science team are based in a dedicated Science building with well-resourced classrooms for the new AQA curriculum. We have a high attaining, engaged student body with students who enjoy Science. The successful candidate will be able to inspire our students with 21st century learning opportunities and have a track record of delivering good lessons with the ability to secure progress for every student. We are looking to broaden our offering of extra-curricular opportunities, candidates with an interest in STEM and cross-curricular links should apply.

This is an exciting time to join us at Crofton; we are a happy, and ambitious school, excited about our journey to becoming exceptional. If you are an imaginative and energetic teacher, able to contribute to our culture of sharing best practice and want to make a difference to the life-chances of all the students in your care then this could be the post for you.

Applications are welcome from qualified teachers from all levels of experience. We have an outstanding, and established Induction programme to support staff new to the profession. The person appointed will be given full support in their career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

CVs are not accepted

. For more information and a downloadable application pack see our website http://www.croftonschool.co.uk - click the 'Recruitment' heading under 'Our School'.

A tour of the school for all short-listed candidates is included as part of the interview process.

Closing Date

: Noon Friday 11 July 2025. We reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 31,650.00-49,084.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

QTS (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025