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Teacher of Science

Job details
Posting date: 27 November 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 December 2025
Location: Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 99efb175-27e2-4928-9bac-cf27adee6a76

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate and innovative science educator ready to ignite a love for discovery? Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is seeking an exceptional Teacher of Science to join our dynamic team from January 2026. This is your opportunity to inspire and guide students across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, fostering their scientific curiosity and understanding.

Are you ready to spark a passion for science? If you're enthusiastic about science education and eager to inspire the next generation of scientists, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with us at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy.

What the school offers its staff

Why Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy?

At Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, you'll be part of a vibrant and forward-thinking science department. We are committed to providing engaging and challenging science education, with a strong focus on practical experimentation and inquiry-based learning. We consistently strive for excellent outcomes, and you will become part of a team dedicated to those aims.

Our Science department is well equipped, and we encourage our students to excel in all science disciplines.

As an IB World School, we promote a global perspective, encouraging students to explore the interconnectedness of science and its impact on the world. Our Post 16 provision includes robust science curriculums, ensuring our students are well-prepared for higher education and future careers in STEM fields.

Further details about the role

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk/01634 412 245.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

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.

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