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Science Teacher

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Posting date: 15 July 2025
Salary: £36,413 to £48,532 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 July 2025
Location: Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DA
Company: Lift Schools
Job type: Contract
Job reference: BHA144428_1752570262

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Summary

Salary: MPR + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Fixed term (Aug 2026)

Start date: September 2025

Join Our Mission to Spark Scientific Curiosity at Bexleyheath Academy

Bexleyheath Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Science Teacher to join our dynamic team. As part of LIFT Schools, we are committed to transforming lives through education, fostering a culture of excellence, and supporting professional development at every stage of your career.

What we offer:

  • A collaborative and forward-thinking Science department
  • State-of-the-art facilities and resources to enhance learning
  • A strong focus on CPD and career progression opportunities within LIFT School
  • A welcoming, inclusive, and diverse school community

What we're looking for:

  • A qualified teacher (QTS) with a strong subject knowledge in Science
  • A commitment to high academic standards and engaging teaching
  • The ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge students of all abilities
  • A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Join us in shaping the future of science education and making a real difference in the lives of young people.

About Bexleyheath Academy

Bexleyheath Academy is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. Our school serves a diverse student population, and we are proud of the relationships we build with our families and wider community.

The academy is located in Bexleyheath, just 30 minutes from central London by train, and offers an excellent environment to both live and work. With a brand-new sixth form centre and investment in teaching spaces, it's an exciting time to join our team.

We're proud to say that Bexleyheath Academy is on a journey of sustained improvement and innovation. You'll be joining a school with strong leadership and a shared determination to achieve the very best for every student.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

  • Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
  • Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
  • Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
  • Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence September 2025. This is a full time, fixed term position.

Closing date: 18 July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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