Teacher of Science

TMET Board of Trustees; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Science to join the staff at Brook Mead Academy in Leicester. This permanent, full-time position aims to inspire students with a passion for science and help them build a solid academic foundation. Ideal candidates will possess Qualified Teacher Status and a strong understanding of the science curriculum. The role is set to start as soon as possible or in April 2026, with competitive salary based on MPS/UPS.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for teaching and imparting knowledge.
• Strong understanding of the science curriculum.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Teach and inspire students in Science subjects.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans.
• Assess and track student progress.

Skills

Subject expertise

Knowledge of curriculum development

Classroom management

Ability to inspire students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Science or related subject

Job description

* Teacher of ScienceNEWFast Apply# Teacher of ScienceEmployerLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: MPS/UPSPosted: 2nd December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 7th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1522477Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Contract Length: Permanent* Job ID: 1522477* Share :A compelling and distinctive opportunity to join the team of staff at Brook Mead Academy: help shape the future of Leicester’s newest secondary school.Teacher of Science to start ASAP or April 2026 - MPS / UPS.The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a family of fifteen schools all based in Leicester and Leicestershire. Together, we seek to Make A Positive Difference to the lives of the children attending our schools. Brook Mead Academy is the newest school in TMET, following on from the successful opening of Castle Mead Academy in September 2019. Brook Mead also draws on the outstanding provision enjoyed at our flagship secondary school, Rushey Mead Academy, which far exceeds national averages for progress and attainment, placing it year after year in the top 5% of schools nationally.We know that education has the power to transform lives. At Brook Mead, we are Building Better Futures Together! Staff are united in a mission to excel and secure the best possible future for each scholar by laying the foundations for high academic achievement and all-round personal development.• This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team teaching a well-structured curriculum in a brand-new school, recently moved into its sensational new building and judged to be OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in March 2024.• Routines throughout the school are consistently applied, making all teachers feel empowered to impart knowledge and inspire our schools!• There is a consistent school wide behaviour policy applied by all with detentions centralised and staff on hand to support.• Weekly subject team meetings focus on knowledge enhancement, planning to the detail, crafting common explanations, questions and anticipating misconceptions.• Professional learning is built into the week rather than bolted on, underpinned by Dylan Wiliam’s dictum that “Every teacher needs to improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be even better.”• Curriculum is king with the discipline of each subject respected and fostered so that scholars really can benefit from the best thought, said and created in every field of human endeavour.• Our pedagogical approach has clarity, simplicity and power, following our BMA Direct Instruction framework.• Staff wellbeing is a priority with constant vigilance around workloads.• As part of The Mead Educational Trust, you are able to work with esteemed colleagues at Castle Mead, Rushey Mead, Brookvale Groby, Kibworth Mead and Orchard Mead, as well as colleagues in our primary schools.• Practice is research informed in every area of work and we focus on a few key priorities rather than be seduced by gimmicks and quick fixes.We believe that knowledge is power and access to powerful knowledge is the right of every child. We are looking for subject enthusiasts and experts ready to take our scholars on an exciting journey through their subject, ensuring they leave with a treasure trove of knowledge and skills which will be theirs forever to use for the betterment of themselves and the world. If you love your subject and want to impart that knowledge to the next generation, please apply.Join us to be build better futures for our scholars to ensure they have a great education and real choices in life.Closing Date: Wednesday 7th January at 9.00 am.Interviews: Jan 2026.Position Start Date: ASAP or April 2026.Salary: MPS / UPSSupporting documents:Applicant information pack including Job Description and Person Specification, Teacher of Science, Brook Mead AcademyThe successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Brook Mead Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.### Brook Mead AcademyPart of### The Mead Educational Trust