Science Teacher & Key Stage 5 Lead

About the role

Robert Barclay Academy – Hoddesdon

Science Teacher & Key Stage 5 Lead (ability to teach A-Level Chemistry and/or Physics desirable)

Full/Part Time

Salary – MPS/UPS + Outer Fringe Allowance + TLR2a £3,391 to TLR 2b £5,832 dependant on experience

Up to £1500 for relocation.

Other Scholars’ Education Trust benefits are also available.

Start date: September 2025 or earlier

Are you a passionate, dynamic, and ambitious Science teacher ready to make an impact? Robert Barclay Academy, part of the prestigious Scholars’ Education Trust, is on the lookout for an outstanding Science Teacher to take on the exciting role of Key Stage 5 Lead in Science.

Whether you're an Early Career Teacher (ECT) eager to develop your skills or an experienced educator seeking a new challenge, we warmly welcome your application.

Why Join Us?

• This is an incredible opportunity to join a school on the rise. Robert Barclay Academy is expanding due to an influx of students driven by our rapidly improving reputation. We were recently judged as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in March 2023, with parents expressing high praise for our school through Ofsted Parent View.
• We’re looking for someone who has the energy, passion, and drive to inspire students and maintain our high standards of achievement across Key Stage 5.
• You’ll become part of a dedicated and hardworking Science department, while contributing to our exciting journey as an Apple School.
• With the school growing, you will have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and help guide students to success in science, shaping the next generation of leaders.

This is the perfect time to join our team, with endless potential for personal and professional growth. If you’re ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to a supportive, forward-thinking school environment, we want to hear from you!

Robert Barclay Academy is part of the very successful Scholars’ Education Trust. We offer an innovative induction programme and professional development programme both at Robert Barclay Academy and across the Trust, recognising that our staff are the key to our success.

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

RBA is also committed to becoming an anti-racist organisation. In our relentless efforts to be an anti-racist organisation, we recognise the negative impacts of under representation and lack of diversity in our organisation, our education system and in all aspects of our society. To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.

If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time, further details and an application pack is available from HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424.

Closing date for applications: 9am – Tuesday 29th April 2025

Date of Interview: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up-to-date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.