MPS/UPS + Outer Fringe Allowance

Start date: September 2025

Full/part-time considered

An opportunity exists for additional responsibility for the right candidate

Required for a September 2025 start, an exciting opportunity exists for an exceptional candidate who is able to teach Science to GCSE and A Level.

In Years 7 & 8, we teach some of the fundamental scientific concepts with a focus on the development of investigative and problem solving skills. Separate Sciences are taught from Year 9 onwards, leading to either a double or triple award at GCSE. We provide A Level classes in all three Sciences.

This post provides the opportunity to teach at all levels from Year 7 to Oxbridge entrance. All Science disciplines will be considered.

Leventhorpe itself is a successful, oversubscribed Business and Enterprise Academy with keen and respectful learners. We are also the lead school for Initial Teacher Training (ITT) within the Bishop’s Stortford Educational Trust (BSET).

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for the teaching and learning of Science
• Have excellent subject knowledge
• Be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
• Have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students
• Be an active learner who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress

In return Leventhorpe can provide:

• Excellent facilities: To accommodate our expanding roll, Leventhorpe has completed an extensive multi-million-pound capital build programme, including a new Science and Sixth Form block and a state-of-the-art Performing Arts and English block. Previous investment has included a Sports Complex which features a sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, 3G allweather pitch and floodlit tennis courts
• A positive working environment in a heavily oversubscribed school with an excellent academic record and high standards. We place strong emphasis on student learning and achievement
• A large Sixth Form, of which a significant proportion choose to study Science
• Exceptionally dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic students
• First rate personal career development with high local and regional profile through our work with the Bishop’s Stortford Educational Trust (BSET)
• Priority admission for children of staff after a qualifying period

We would welcome applications from ECTs or experienced teachers.

To apply, please visit the vacancies page of our website https://www.leventhorpe.net/2212/vacancies

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon Thursday 24th April 2025.

Leventhorpe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information for candidates including the school’s policies on Safer Recruitment, Child Protection and Data Privacy notices for candidates can be found on the school's website.