Teacher of Science – Leeds

Leeds | Permanent | Easter or September 2026

Are you a Science teacher who values precision, clarity and high academic standards? Do you want to work in a department where results are strong and systems support you? Are you an ECT looking for structured coaching in a high-performing environment?

A high-achieving Leeds secondary school is recruiting a Teacher of Science to join permanently from Easter or September 2026 on the Main Pay Scale.

The Science department achieved outstanding results in 2025:

• 85% Grade 4+
• 41% Grade 7–9
• Progress 8 Science score: +0.71
• 100% Triple Science entry for top sets

The department consists of 6 teachers, including a Head of Science, Key Stage Leads and a Science Coordinator. Planning is collaboratively designed with clear schemes of work, shared assessments and structured retrieval practice embedded across KS3 and KS4.

School & Department Strengths:

• Outstanding Ofsted rating
• Modern purpose-built campus with specialist Science laboratories
• Robust data tracking and early intervention model
• Weekly departmental CPD focused on pedagogy
• Strong culture of homework and independent practice
• Clear progression routes into leadership
• Centralised behaviour systems — minimal low-level disruption
• Excellent Leeds transport connections, with easy access across the city

Instructional Model

The school operates a consistent instructional model: Do Now, Explicit Instruction, Guided Practice, Independent Practice. This ensures clarity for pupils and consistency across classrooms.

ECTs are particularly welcome and will benefit from:

• Reduced teaching timetable
• Weekly coaching
• Department-based mentoring
• Regular lesson study sessions

The school is looking for a Science teacher who thrives in structured environments, values measurable progress and wants to be part of a department with high expectations and strong outcomes.

If you want to teach Science in a Leeds school where standards are high and support is real, this is an excellent opportunity.

Please send your CV and cover letter to Michael at KPI Education to apply.

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