Teacher of Applied Science with Biology in Pudsey

Pudsey Grammar School is a thriving secondary school and sixth form educating students aged 11-18. Established in 1905, our school boasts a long and proud history combined with a modern, state-of-the-art building designed to inspire learning and achievement. We are heavily oversubscribed with 1,350 students in the main school and 250 in the sixth form. Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024, we were proudly selected as a National Behaviour Hub School in 2022. As part of the Leeds Teaching Hubs, we offer outstanding opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), enabling our staff to grow and thrive in their careers. At Pudsey Grammar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where both students and staff succeed.

We are looking for an exceptional and highly motivated teacher to join our talented and forward-thinking Science department. We are looking for an inspirational, dedicated and motivated colleague who is passionate about their subject specialism and the development and delivery of an excellent and inspiring curriculum. You will be part of a dynamic subject team which is committed to achieving excellent outcomes for all our students, collaboratively working to improve teaching and learning across key stages 3, 4 and 5.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate who would be keen to:

• Teach across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5
• Work with the department to develop an exciting range of extra-curricular activities and promote our hugely successful school productions
• Contribute to and continue to develop our well-established and successful schemes of work across all key stages
• Work cohesively within a department that is committed to developing new ways of teaching and learning that focus on student needs
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

A commitment to:

• Working in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, prevent and our safeguarding and child protection policies)
• Working with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of students, including sharing concerns where necessary
• Promoting the safeguarding of all students in the school

Why work at Pudsey Grammar School?

• Be part of a rapidly improving school with a strong vision for excellence
• Work in an organisation that places staff & student wellbeing at its core
• Join a dynamic and enthusiastic team dedicated to student success
• Access exceptional CPD opportunities through our links with hub schools in Yorkshire and Humber and University College London
• Thrive in a supportive environment with high standards for both staff and students
• Work in an award-winning state-of-the-art building that supports innovative teaching and learning
• Located in Pudsey - a friendly town with a strong community feel
• Close to Leeds city centre and just a short journey to the stunning Yorkshire countryside.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history, and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Closing date for application Monday 23 November 2026 @ 8.00am Shortlisting - Tuesday 24 November 2026 Successful candidates will be contacted directly with details of the interview. Interview date: Thursday 3 December 2026.