Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover) at Greatfields School

• Job Reference: EDV/2026/GS/33781


• Location: Net Street, Barking, Greater London, IG11 7QG


• Contract Type: Permanent


• Contract Term: Full-Time


• Salary: £40,317.00 - £52,300.00 Annually (FTE)


• MPS (Inner London): £40,317 - £52,300


• Closing Date: Midday, Mon 4th May, 2026


• Start Date: September 2026


• Positions Available: 1


• Suitable for ECTs


• Interview Date(s): Thursday 7th May 2026

About this Role

This is an opportunity for you to work with some extraordinary and aspirational students, in a developing area of East London. The Gascoigne community is a very special place, and we are privileged to have built a school at its heart. The school is driven by the dreams, aspirations and ambitions of our students and the wider community and we would love you to join us in helping us to build a school which will drastically improve the life chances of our young people. Aspiration is at the heart of everything we do, and we passionately believe our students can compete with any other child in the country, despite the many challenges they face, and we do everything we can to ensure that they have the same opportunities as other young people across the country. It is incumbent upon us to give our students access to high quality teaching and learning; a broad, engaging and challenging curriculum; and to give them access to a wide range of activities, trips and clubs outside of the classroom to develop their cultural capital.

We care deeply about and understand the responsibility we have towards our local community. This is a school embedded in the community and is one which we are proud to serve.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Teacher of Science who shares our vision and ambitions for the young people of this community. You will be joining a highly motivated and passionate group of staff who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students. If you would like more information about the role please feel free to contact the school on the e-mail address below.

Email: vacancies@greatfieldsschool.com

Website: greatfieldsschool.com

The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Appointments are also subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance

Applications are to be made online via MyNewTerm. CVs will not be accepted.

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This is an opportunity for you to work with some extraordinary and aspirational students, in a developing area of East London. The Gascoigne community is a very special place, and we are privileged to have built a school at its heart. The school is driven by the dreams, aspirations and ambitions of our students and the wider community and we would love you to join us in helping us to build a school which will drastically improve the life chances of our young people. Aspiration is at the heart of everything we do, and we passionately believe our students can compete with any other child in the country, despite the many challenges they face, and we do everything we can to ensure that they have the same opportunities as other young people across the country. It is incumbent upon us to give our students access to high quality teaching and learning; a broad, engaging and challenging curriculum; and to give them access to a wide range of activities, trips and clubs outside of the
classroom to develop their cultural capital.

We care deeply about and understand the responsibility we have towards our local community. This is a school embedded in the community and is one which we are proud to serve.