Second in Charge - Science
Full Time, Permanent
Salary MPS/UPS plus TLR 2a: £31,650 - £49,084 + £3,391
Start date: September 2025
Are you a passionate and inspiring Science teacher looking to take the next step in your career? John Flamsteed Community School is seeking a dedicated and ambitious Second in Science to support the leadership of our successful Science department.
John Flamsteed Community School is a popular school located in mid Derbyshire close to Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield and within easy reach of the Peak District. We are part of the East Midlands Education Trust and work in close partnership with other schools in the Trust. We offer a broad, balanced and vibrant curriculum that prepares our students very well for the modern world.
'We Are Ambitious, We Are Committed, We Are Proud' in ensuring all our students can achieve their academic and social potential. We consequently strive to have the highest of expectations and standards from, and for, all our students. Our aim is to ensure they can achieve their version of “nothing short of remarkable”.
As an energetic and enthusiastic teacher, you will be working in a forward-thinking and high achieving department that is a beacon of excellent practice within our school. You will be delivering a curriculum that meets the needs of all learners and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. We are looking for a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Science to drive high standards and excellence across all areas of the department, contributing to the strategic development of Science within the school. This is an exciting opportunity for a reflective and ambitious teacher with a passion for promoting a lifelong love of Science among pupils.
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
If you would like further information and require an informal conversation or visit, please telephone or email our school office via 01332 880260 or enquiries@jfcs.org.uk
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s for this post.
Closing date for applications noon Sunday 23 February 2025 with interviews taking place week commencing 24 February 2025.