Teacher of Science at John Taylor High School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/JTHS/93797

Location

Dunstall Road, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8AZ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

MS1 - UPS3 pending implementation of pay award

Hours Per Week

32.5

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 19th Oct, 2026

Start Date

01/01/2027

Positions Available

1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

Wednesday 21st October 2026

About this Role

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver Science to Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Recent experience of teaching Physics or Biology is desirable but not essential. They will have a passion for the subject and be interested in helping develop Science across the school, including the many enrichment opportunities that our students have. As a thriving faculty we look to give Science real-life contexts to what we teach.

ECTs are welcome to apply for this position and will receive excellent support.

John Taylor High School prides itself on its results and reputation for excellence. As a successful Teaching School hub, SCITT and Research School, John Taylor High School prides itself on being able to offer a wealth of developmental and leadership opportunities for staff.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

If you want to discuss this role, or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Letren, by emailing [email protected] or telephoning 01283 247800.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.

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The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver Science to Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Recent experience of teaching Physics or Biology is desirable but not essential. They will have a passion for the subject and be interested in helping develop Science across the school, including the many enrichment opportunities that our students have. As a thriving faculty we look to give Science real-life contexts to what we teach.

John Taylor High School prides itself on its results and reputation for excellence. As a successful Teaching School hub, SCITT and Research School, John Taylor High School prides itself on being able to offer a wealth of developmental and leadership opportunities for staff.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do., Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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