Science Teacher
| Posting date: | 23 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6PU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 32f4448c-8a48-4bc0-90a9-dd60c244ad31 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Churnet View Middle School is a welcoming and inclusive middle deemed secondary school within The Talentum Learning Trust, committed to supporting every pupil to achieve their full potential. The Trust comprises of 9 schools within and around the town of Leek in the Staffordshire Moorlands, which includes Westwood College and Leek High School. The Trust promotes high aspirations and excellence for all; our aim is to develop a strong partnership between the academies, students, and the wider community to secure an outstanding learning experience for everyone. We have high expectations and strive to create independent learners fit for the demands of the 21st Century.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate professional to play a key role in inspiring pupils across the Science curriculum. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching Science across at least two key stages, with a strong desire to raise attainment and aspirations for all learners. Experience in KS2 and/or KS3 would be particularly relevant to our setting, though candidates with a secondary background are very welcome to apply. Please note that the successful candidate may be required to teach other subjects within the wider curriculum·
Science Teacher (MPS/UPS)
Start Date: Required for September 2026 (However, we would be willing to accept applications to join later in the academic year subject to notice periods)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Pay: Main Scale £33,673 to Upper Scale £52,222pa. Applications from ECT teachers are welcomed.
Allowance: Potential for Head of Subject TLR subject to appropriate experience
Location: Churnet View Middle School, however, you may be required to cover other duties across the Trust.
Line Manager: Head of Department/Assistant Headteacher
We offer:
· A dedicated, friendly and hardworking team of staff and governors.
· Strong wellbeing support and commitment to your ongoing professional development.
· Automatic enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with employers’ contributions of 28.6%.
· Free on-site parking.
· Use of the school multi gym before and after your usual working hours.
Please see our website https://cvm.ttlt.org.uk/Vacancies/ for a detailed Job Specification and application forms.
To apply: Interested applicants should submit their application form together with a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4) to Mr S Fryer, Headteacher c/o sburgess@ttlt.org.uk by the deadline of 12 noon Friday 12th June 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will take place week commencing 15thJune 2026.
A social media check will be conducted on successful applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and these positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• A dedicated, friendly and hardworking team of staff and governors.
• Strong wellbeing support and commitment to your ongoing professional development.
• Automatic enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with employers’ contributions of 28.6%.
• Free on-site parking.
• Use of the school multi gym before and after your usual working hours.
Further details about the role
Please see our website Churnet View Middle School - Vacancies
https://cvm.ttlt.org.uk/Vacancies-02102025104300/
for a detailed Job Specification and application forms.
To apply: Interested applicants should submit their application form together with a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4) to Mr S Fryer, Headteacher c/o sburgess@ttlt.org.uk by the deadline of 12 noon Friday 12th June 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will take place week commencing 15thJune 2026.
A social media check will be conducted on successful applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and these positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Churnet View Middle School is a welcoming and inclusive middle deemed secondary school within The Talentum Learning Trust, committed to supporting every pupil to achieve their full potential. The Trust comprises of 9 schools within and around the town of Leek in the Staffordshire Moorlands, which includes Westwood College and Leek High School. The Trust promotes high aspirations and excellence for all; our aim is to develop a strong partnership between the academies, students, and the wider community to secure an outstanding learning experience for everyone. We have high expectations and strive to create independent learners fit for the demands of the 21st Century.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate professional to play a key role in inspiring pupils across the Science curriculum. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching Science across at least two key stages, with a strong desire to raise attainment and aspirations for all learners. Experience in KS2 and/or KS3 would be particularly relevant to our setting, though candidates with a secondary background are very welcome to apply. Please note that the successful candidate may be required to teach other subjects within the wider curriculum·
Science Teacher (MPS/UPS)
Start Date: Required for September 2026 (However, we would be willing to accept applications to join later in the academic year subject to notice periods)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Pay: Main Scale £33,673 to Upper Scale £52,222pa. Applications from ECT teachers are welcomed.
Allowance: Potential for Head of Subject TLR subject to appropriate experience
Location: Churnet View Middle School, however, you may be required to cover other duties across the Trust.
Line Manager: Head of Department/Assistant Headteacher
We offer:
· A dedicated, friendly and hardworking team of staff and governors.
· Strong wellbeing support and commitment to your ongoing professional development.
· Automatic enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with employers’ contributions of 28.6%.
· Free on-site parking.
· Use of the school multi gym before and after your usual working hours.
Please see our website https://cvm.ttlt.org.uk/Vacancies/ for a detailed Job Specification and application forms.
To apply: Interested applicants should submit their application form together with a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4) to Mr S Fryer, Headteacher c/o sburgess@ttlt.org.uk by the deadline of 12 noon Friday 12th June 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will take place week commencing 15thJune 2026.
A social media check will be conducted on successful applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and these positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• A dedicated, friendly and hardworking team of staff and governors.
• Strong wellbeing support and commitment to your ongoing professional development.
• Automatic enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with employers’ contributions of 28.6%.
• Free on-site parking.
• Use of the school multi gym before and after your usual working hours.
Further details about the role
Please see our website Churnet View Middle School - Vacancies
https://cvm.ttlt.org.uk/Vacancies-02102025104300/
for a detailed Job Specification and application forms.
To apply: Interested applicants should submit their application form together with a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4) to Mr S Fryer, Headteacher c/o sburgess@ttlt.org.uk by the deadline of 12 noon Friday 12th June 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will take place week commencing 15thJune 2026.
A social media check will be conducted on successful applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and these positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.