Location
London

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range + TLR (for the right candidate)

Benefits
Well-being cash plan, pension scheme (TPS), additional Lift Schools benefits including discounted gym memberships, travel deals, electric vehicle incentives, and comprehensive CPD programmes.

About the Role
Lift New Rickstones, graded 'Good' (November 2023), offers a state-of-the-art building with fantastic facilities for both students and staff. Over the last 8 years, student numbers have more than doubled, making the academy a popular and oversubscribed choice in the local area, with a new building added to meet demand.

We are seeking a passionate and committed Teacher of Science to join our established and growing department. This is an exciting time as we expand our team, resources, and student opportunities. Our friendly and supportive department boasts a wide range of expertise and experience levels.

The Science department aims to inspire curiosity and enjoyment of learning by equipping students with the knowledge and skills to question, investigate, and analyse the world around them. Our curriculum is regularly reviewed and developed to meet student needs. We follow the AQA trilogy specification at GCSE and offer Separate Sciences as an option. At KS5, we provide Human Biology and Forensic Science BTEC courses, with plans to extend to A level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Extra-curricular opportunities include a weekly STEM club, multiple trips, and competitions throughout the year. Select students serve as STEM ambassadors, promoting science throughout the school. We aim to build on this success to encourage more students to consider futures in science.

Start Date: January 2026

Experience
Applications are welcome from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers.

About you
You should be driven, enthusiastic about Science, and eager to inspire a love of the subject in students. A commitment to contributing to a friendly, supportive, and ambitious team is essential.

Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is expected. Additional qualifications relevant to Science teaching are advantageous.

Additional Information
Lift Schools is a diverse and inclusive network committed to excellent education for every child. We offer extensive career development and training opportunities, including access to statutory and developmental training, the Instructional Excellence Program, and CPD programs tailored to individual and network needs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and where applicable, prohibition from teaching checks.

Flexible working arrangements, including job share and part-time roles, will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer with a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Closing date: 8th October 2025