KS1 Teacher & Science Lead
| Posting date: | 31 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £190.00 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | SW19 2NY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JobsinED Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KS1TEACHERSCIEN-251231-4502 |
Summary
KS1 Teacher & Science Lead – Ignite Science Learning in Merton Primary
Are you a dynamic KS1 Teacher & Science Lead ready to shape young minds and ignite scientific curiosity in an ambitious Merton primary school? This is your chance to combine exceptional classroom teaching with subject leadership, making a profound impact on pupils and colleagues alike. We’re seeking an inspiring KS1 Teacher & Science Lead with a passion for creative learning who wants to empower the next generation—and take their own career to new heights.
As a KS1 Teacher & Science Lead, you’ll step into a vibrant environment committed to nurturing both children and educational professionals. You’ll have the unrivalled opportunity to drive innovative science learning across the school, further your leadership skills, and thrive in a high-performing, supportive team with state-of-the-art resources. This is not just a teaching job: it's the gateway to becoming an influential force in primary education, with tailored CPD and fast-track progression.
Key Highlights:
• KS1 Teacher & Science Lead – dual classroom/leadership responsibility
• Up to £190 per day DOE – premium pay for top talent
• Merton location – excellent transport links, vibrant local community
• Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ – aiming for Outstanding, supportive leadership
• Outstanding bespoke CPD pathways and leadership development
• Ideal for ambitious, impact-driven qualified teachers, including high-achieving ECTs
• Modern science resources, STEM partnerships, and collaborative planning spaces
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Teaching an inspiring, creative KS1 curriculum as class lead
• Designing & delivering school-wide science initiatives and themed days
• Mentoring colleagues in science pedagogy and curriculum development
• Coordinating with SLT to shape the school’s STEM vision
• Tracking, analysing, and reporting on science outcomes for ongoing improvement
• Embedding inclusive strategies so all learners access science at their own pace
Ideal KS1 Teacher & Science Lead for this Merton School:
• UK-trained, with QTS and a proven record of Good/Outstanding teaching
• Passionate about primary science, with creative and rigorous approaches
• Evidence of successful subject leadership or clear potential to lead
• Strong references reflecting positive impact across KS1
• Energised by leading collaborations, developing curricula, and sharing best practice
Why Join This Merton School?:
• Exceptional culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity
• Award-winning facilities including a dedicated science lab
• Unrivalled CPD linked to science leadership and whole-school impact
• Empowering SLT with a vision to fast-track careers
• Diverse pupil community with exemplary behaviour and engaged families
• Proven trajectory of staff progression into leadership roles
Here’s your opportunity to lead, teach, and inspire as a KS1 Teacher & Science Lead in one of Merton’s most ambitious schools. Take your passion to the next level and become a driving force behind curiosity and achievement—apply now, as interviews are being scheduled for outstanding candidates without delay.
Are you a dynamic KS1 Teacher & Science Lead ready to shape young minds and ignite scientific curiosity in an ambitious Merton primary school? This is your chance to combine exceptional classroom teaching with subject leadership, making a profound impact on pupils and colleagues alike. We’re seeking an inspiring KS1 Teacher & Science Lead with a passion for creative learning who wants to empower the next generation—and take their own career to new heights.
As a KS1 Teacher & Science Lead, you’ll step into a vibrant environment committed to nurturing both children and educational professionals. You’ll have the unrivalled opportunity to drive innovative science learning across the school, further your leadership skills, and thrive in a high-performing, supportive team with state-of-the-art resources. This is not just a teaching job: it's the gateway to becoming an influential force in primary education, with tailored CPD and fast-track progression.
Key Highlights:
• KS1 Teacher & Science Lead – dual classroom/leadership responsibility
• Up to £190 per day DOE – premium pay for top talent
• Merton location – excellent transport links, vibrant local community
• Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ – aiming for Outstanding, supportive leadership
• Outstanding bespoke CPD pathways and leadership development
• Ideal for ambitious, impact-driven qualified teachers, including high-achieving ECTs
• Modern science resources, STEM partnerships, and collaborative planning spaces
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Teaching an inspiring, creative KS1 curriculum as class lead
• Designing & delivering school-wide science initiatives and themed days
• Mentoring colleagues in science pedagogy and curriculum development
• Coordinating with SLT to shape the school’s STEM vision
• Tracking, analysing, and reporting on science outcomes for ongoing improvement
• Embedding inclusive strategies so all learners access science at their own pace
Ideal KS1 Teacher & Science Lead for this Merton School:
• UK-trained, with QTS and a proven record of Good/Outstanding teaching
• Passionate about primary science, with creative and rigorous approaches
• Evidence of successful subject leadership or clear potential to lead
• Strong references reflecting positive impact across KS1
• Energised by leading collaborations, developing curricula, and sharing best practice
Why Join This Merton School?:
• Exceptional culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity
• Award-winning facilities including a dedicated science lab
• Unrivalled CPD linked to science leadership and whole-school impact
• Empowering SLT with a vision to fast-track careers
• Diverse pupil community with exemplary behaviour and engaged families
• Proven trajectory of staff progression into leadership roles
Here’s your opportunity to lead, teach, and inspire as a KS1 Teacher & Science Lead in one of Merton’s most ambitious schools. Take your passion to the next level and become a driving force behind curiosity and achievement—apply now, as interviews are being scheduled for outstanding candidates without delay.