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Salary: Teacher Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale

£34,398 - £52,490 per annum

(plus a TLR for the right candidate)

FTE: 100%

Start date: April 2026

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and innovative Science Teacher to become part of our thriving Science Department. We are looking for a dedicated educator who is enthusiastic, ambitious, and committed to delivering engaging and impactful Science lessons that inspire students and foster a lifelong love of learning. A Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) may be available for the right candidate, providing the opportunity to lead a defined area of the curriculum development and drive improvement within the department.

At St Clere's, we believe in providing a high-quality, inclusive education that empowers every learner to achieve their full potential and thrive in their future careers. As a Science Teacher, you will play a key role in shaping student outcomes through excellent teaching, learning, and assessment practices. You will bring energy, creativity, and a genuine commitment to improving the life chances of our students.

   What the school can offer: 

• Relocation package of up to £8,000 for new employees renting or buying a property (where applicable)
• Support from highly experienced SLT members, and the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools 
• Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance  
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools 
• Recognition of continuous service  
• Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust  
• Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Programme   
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 
• National Conditions of Service 
• Automatic enrolment into the National Teachers Pension Scheme

St Clere's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.

Closing date: 6th February 2026 at midday

Interview date: Please note, we will hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Information about the School

St Clere’s Secondary School is located on the edge of Stanford-le-hope, surrounded by a large expanse of fields needed for a vast array of sports activities. We have a stunning range of facilities including a drama studio, Apple-Mac suites, Science labs, a Sports Pavilion, well-stocked library with research and quiet study spaces. We encourage our pupils to engage, be inquisitive and able to succeed in all their academic and personal endeavours. We also offer specialist provisions for both deaf and visually impaired students.