Science Teacher

Salary

M1-M6 UPS1-3

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Teaching

Location

South Croydon

Job category

Teacher

Date posted

20/10/2025

Job reference

GST-R1528

If you are looking for your next role in Teaching, we would love to hear from you

Coombe Wood School of GLT have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Science Teachers to join our existing Science Department team on a part time Permanent basis.

We are looking for someone who is holds Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in the specified subject area.

As Teacher of Science you will ensure high standards of teaching, learning and assessment. Other responsibilities will include:

Deliver high quality lessons in the spirit of the vision for learning set out by the Leadership Group of the school and the Learning and Teaching principles of the school.

Plan effectively for high quality teaching, learning and assessment through the creative design and effective implementation of Assessment Schedules and Schemes of Work.

Engage in a collaborative approach to planning as far as possible.

Engage in or deliver appropriate Continual Professional Development opportunities to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and assessment.

Maintain a high awareness of current pedagogical and subject specific developments and adopt as appropriate.

Assist in, and engage with, the monitoring and evaluation of the quality of teaching, learning and assessment within your Subject Area, in line with school policy, through the frequent use of learning observations, drop ins, works samples, student/parent/staff voice and assessment moderation.

Ensure homework is used effectively to enhance and develop student learning.

Accept and use regular feedback from monitoring and evaluation exercises.

Plan and lead high quality educational trips and events that will enhance learning.

Create a high quality learning environment in the Subject Area through learning focussed displays and resources.

Why join Coombe Wood School and Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Coombe Wood School, our mission is to provide an ambitious and aspirational education that challenges students academically, encourages their creativity and cultural engagement, and fosters the development of essential personal skills.

We believe that every child's immense potential must be discovered, nurtured and fully realised. In our supportive environment, they will thrive.

We are committed to being the healthiest school in the country: fit for movement, fit for learning, and fit for life, where each student's unique qualities are recognised, celebrated and developed.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We offer our staff a range of benefits including:

Professional development and career progression

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)

An Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 9th November 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. This post will have a start date of 1st January 2026.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.