Teacher of Science with Head of Physics TLR 0.4 FTE
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | fb82f76d-9cd1-4daa-92d8-7780bdf23e31 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We require a Teacher of Science for September 2026. The successful candidate will be a good classroom practitioner and will have excellent subject knowledge. This post also comes with the added TLR for Head of Department for Physics first starting at 0.4 FTE with the opportunity to grow and develop into 1.0 FTE TLR.
The successful candidate:
• will have a strong commitment to teaching and learning in Science
• will be an effective classroom practitioner committed to raising standards for all students
• will be able to teach Science at Key Stages 3 and 4 and, if appropriate, in the Sixth Form
• will be fully committed to enabling all students to achieve well and make good progress
• the drive and determination to motivate colleagues and students
• a creative and energetic approach to teaching and management
• good organisational skills
• the vision to develop the courses currently offered
• open to change, new ideas and innovation.
The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of encouraging all students to be ambitious, determined, independent, respectful and successful and completely committed to promoting our mantra of Lord Grey Can!
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits:
• Teacher & support staff pension schemes
• Continuous Professional development (CPD)
• Training School Alliance
• Networking opportunities
• Specsavers eyecare voucher
• Free Flu vaccine
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Medicash - Health Cash Plan:
• 24/7 GP Appointments & prescription services
• Dental treatment
• Optical care
• Physiotherapy
• Skinvision - skin health tracker
• A range of essential healthcare expenses
• Exclusive discounts on shopping & travel
The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check.
Further details about the role
A lesson observation and a formal interview will form the selection criteria. A vacancy booklet, information for candidates booklet and the application form are all available on the vacancies section of Lord Grey Academy’s website: https://www.lordgrey.org.uk/vacancies/
Please note the application form and information for candidates booklet are available on the right hand side of the above link. Please do look at our recruitment video of our staff talking about working at Lord Grey and our document: Why work at Lord Grey?
Completed application form and covering letter should be submitted to Human Resources at Lord Grey Academy or emailed to hr@lordgrey.org.uk by 9am on Wednesday 6 May 2026. Interviews to be held on Wednesday 13 May 2026.
Only successfully short listed candidates will be contacted. CVs will not be accepted.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check.
We require a Teacher of Science for September 2026. The successful candidate will be a good classroom practitioner and will have excellent subject knowledge. This post also comes with the added TLR for Head of Department for Physics first starting at 0.4 FTE with the opportunity to grow and develop into 1.0 FTE TLR.
The successful candidate:
• will have a strong commitment to teaching and learning in Science
• will be an effective classroom practitioner committed to raising standards for all students
• will be able to teach Science at Key Stages 3 and 4 and, if appropriate, in the Sixth Form
• will be fully committed to enabling all students to achieve well and make good progress
• the drive and determination to motivate colleagues and students
• a creative and energetic approach to teaching and management
• good organisational skills
• the vision to develop the courses currently offered
• open to change, new ideas and innovation.
The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of encouraging all students to be ambitious, determined, independent, respectful and successful and completely committed to promoting our mantra of Lord Grey Can!
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits:
• Teacher & support staff pension schemes
• Continuous Professional development (CPD)
• Training School Alliance
• Networking opportunities
• Specsavers eyecare voucher
• Free Flu vaccine
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Medicash - Health Cash Plan:
• 24/7 GP Appointments & prescription services
• Dental treatment
• Optical care
• Physiotherapy
• Skinvision - skin health tracker
• A range of essential healthcare expenses
• Exclusive discounts on shopping & travel
The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check.
Further details about the role
A lesson observation and a formal interview will form the selection criteria. A vacancy booklet, information for candidates booklet and the application form are all available on the vacancies section of Lord Grey Academy’s website: https://www.lordgrey.org.uk/vacancies/
Please note the application form and information for candidates booklet are available on the right hand side of the above link. Please do look at our recruitment video of our staff talking about working at Lord Grey and our document: Why work at Lord Grey?
Completed application form and covering letter should be submitted to Human Resources at Lord Grey Academy or emailed to hr@lordgrey.org.uk by 9am on Wednesday 6 May 2026. Interviews to be held on Wednesday 13 May 2026.
Only successfully short listed candidates will be contacted. CVs will not be accepted.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check.