What skills and experience we’re looking for: Churnet View Middle School, part of The Talentum Learning Trust, is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school aiming to support every pupil to achieve their full potential.
The Trust comprises nine schools in and around Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, including Westwood College and Leek High School. We promote high aspirations and excellence, developing strong partnerships between academies, students and the wider community to provide an outstanding learning experience for everyone.
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate professional to inspire pupils across the Science curriculum. The successful candidate will bring experience teaching Science at least across two key stages, with a strong desire to raise attainment and aspirations for all learners.
Experience in KS2 and/or KS3 is particularly relevant, but candidates with a secondary background are very welcome to apply.
Applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcomed.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching Science across the curriculum, with flexibility to deliver other subjects within the wider school programme as required. Potential for progression to Head of Subject or TLR where experience is appropriate.
Contract and Compensation
Position: Science Teacher (MPS/UPS)
Start Date: September 2026 (later dates considered pending notice periods)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Pay: Main Scale £33,673 to Upper Scale £52,222 per annum
Benefits
- A dedicated, friendly and hardworking team of staff and governors.
- Strong wellbeing support and commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Automatic enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with employers’ contributions of 28.6%.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Use of the school multi‑gym before and after your usual working hours.
Application Process
Please submit an application form together with a letter of application (no more than 2 pages A4) to Mr S Fryer, Headteacher, c/o sburgessttlt.org.uk by 12 noon Friday 12 June 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will take place week commencing 15 June 2026. A social media check will be conducted on successful applicants.
Detailed job specification and application forms can be accessed at https://cvm.ttlt.org.uk/Vacancies/.
Equal Opportunities
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. These positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding Commitment
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment and follow the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Employment offers may be subject to childcare disqualification, DBS, medical, online, and social media checks, right to work verification, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. Candidates must disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975).
Additional Information
Line Manager: Head of Department / Assistant Headteacher. Location: Churnet View Middle School, though duties across the Trust may be required.
Contact Details:
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