Teacher of Science at Eastbrook School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/ES/18515

Location

Dagenham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7UR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£40,317.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

9:00am, 13th Feb 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

27/02/2026

Interview Date(s) 27/02/2026

About this Role

Teacher of Science

Full Time, Permanent

Start date: September 2026

Salary scale: Main/Upper Pay Scale

Do you want to join a highly successful, popular, well-resourced and well led department?

Are you prepared to work hard with exceptional young people and staff committed to going the extra mile?

The Science Department at Eastbrook School is passionate about developing students’ understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Physics through an engaging and ambitious curriculum. Our aim is to prepare students for GCSE while nurturing curiosity, scientific thinking and a love of discovery.

We are seeking an innovative and inspirational Teacher of Science who is an exceptional practitioner—creative, aspirational in their approach, and committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils.

Eastbrook school is an all through school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The secondary school has served the local community since the 1930s but has transferred into a new, state of the art building in 2017. In December 2021. Eastbrook School was graded as ‘good’ by OFSTED noting that ‘leaders and staff have embedded a culture of high expectations’ and that ‘pupils feel safe and supported’.

The successful candidate will be able:

•The ability to motivate students and deliver excellent lessons.

•A commitment to Eastbrook expectations and ethos.

•Strong subject knowledge across a range of subjects.

•A desire to work collaboratively and to make a real contribution to the progress of our students.

•The ability to enthuse all young people.

•Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong relationships with all stakeholders.

•Self-motivation and be committed to further professional development.

In return we offer:

•A Good school with a welcoming and supportive community.

•A student-centred, progress focused ethos.

•The opportunity to work with passionate, hardworking and supportive staff.

•A supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body.

•A commitment to develop your skills through continued professional development.

•Purpose built specialist learning environment with industry level resources.

•A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management.

Eastbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Eastbrook is an all through school. Whilst staff may be primarily based in secondary or primary, there is an expectation that staff contribute to and work across all key stages.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.