Teacher of Science
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School:
Seaton Valley Federation of Schools -
Location:
Northumberland -
Salary:
Main / Upper Pay Ranges (£32,916 to £51,048 pro rata) -
Hours:
0.6FTE -
Contractual Status:
Fixed term -
Closing Date:
6th May 2026
Seaton Valley High School
Prospect Avenue
Seaton Delaval
Tyne and Wear
NE25 0FW
0191 237 1505
TEACHER OF SCIENCE
Main / Upper Pay Ranges (£32,916 to £51,048 pro rata)
Fixed Term, 0.6FTE
Required from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027
Small enough to care, big enough to make a positive impact
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Science Faculty on a fixed term contract for one academic year from 1 September 2026. We are seeking a dedicated professional to deliver high-quality Science teaching across Years 9–13, making a tangible impact on results at both GCSE and A Level, with a specialist focus on Chemistry.
We are looking for someone who will:
- Inspire students to exceed their expectations through engaging, practical-led learning.
- Contribute positively to the upward trajectory of GCSE and A Level results.
- Raise aspirations and support the individual progress of every learner.
Seaton Valley High School is a thriving 13–18 school with a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and a steadfast commitment to excellence. As a relatively small school, we benefit from a strong sense of community where every student is known and valued.
Our Community & Values Students embrace our core expectations: be ready, be respectful, be safe. These values are deeply embedded in everyday school life, helping to create a calm, purposeful learning environment where all students can thrive.
We welcome applications from teachers at all stages in their career, including ECTs, if you share our values and want to become part of a school that puts students and learning at the heart of everything we do.
Visits to the school are also warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact us by email at vacancies@svf.org.uk to make an appointment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit www.svf.org.uk/vacancies to apply for this post.
Please read through all of the information on the role including the Job Advert, Job Description & Person Specification along with the Candidate information pack.
Click on the link to apply, this will take you to www.mynewterm.com, our application portal, where you will be able to complete an application form online.
Deadline for applications is 9am Wednesday 6th May, 2026
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts.
Please note that as part of our recruitment process, we carry out online searches on publicly available information for all shortlisted candidates.
Seaton Valley Federation of Schools
The Seaton Valley Federation of Schools comprises Seaton Valley High School, Whytrig Middle School and Seaton Sluice Middle School, all located in south east Northumberland. All three schools share a Governing Body and Executive Headteacher to promote excellence in education from age 9-18 across Seaton Valley. Individually rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we share common values and a passionate belief that every student should be enabled to succeed in all aspects of school life.
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