Science Teacher

Science Teacher

Pay scale: MPS1 £40,317 - UPS3 £62,496 (dependent on experience)

Required: September 2026

Please note that only fully completed Jo Richardson School application forms will be considered. Due to our safeguarding procedures, we do not accept CVs.

Applications will not be acknowledged during the Easter break (30th March-10th April)

The Role

JRCS

This is a great opportunity to join an outstanding secondary school as part of a friendly and hard-working department. Established as a brand-new school in 2002, we moved into our award-winning £30 million accommodation in 2005. The school is located within easy reach of central London via the District Line and yet just minutes by car from the Essex countryside.

Key Responsibilities

The school prides itself on providing both teaching and non-teaching staff with effective support to ensure that the professional development needs of all staff are fully met and that there is a high level of challenge in the opportunities they are offered. Wednesday afternoons are devoted to CPD and the school has a very strong record of developing staff.  JRCS is such a special place to work.  Staff wellbeing is important to us; we are a caring and supportive school.  Staff turnover is low, and staff enjoy being part of our supportive and friendly community.

In 2024/25 JRCS achieved another set of excellent outcomes at both KS4 and KS5. 69% of our students achieved a level 4+ in both English and Maths and 48% achieved a level 5 pass in both English and Maths. At KS5 our A*-C grade was 84%; with 64% achieving A*-B grades. Our Sixth Form continues to work in partnership with four other schools to deliver the highest quality post-16 education pathways for our students.

We pride ourselves on being a truly inclusive school and this is actively underpinned by our motto ‘Success for All’. Academic rigour runs alongside a commitment to character education and extra-curricular activities. Our extensive range of extra-curricular activities, together with our educational trips programme is second to none and ensures all students get the chance to extend their academic, social, and cultural experiences outside of the classroom.

In May 2024, Ofsted graded the school as outstanding in every category!

“The work done by this school in supporting pupils to develop into successful young adults is exceptional.”

“Behaviour in class is very positive. Pupils work collaboratively in lessons to get the most out of learning. The school is a calm and productive environment.”

This is established through the development of highly positive professional relationships between staff and students that ensures a culture of high aspiration and respect.  We are looking for staff who are committed to providing our students with the highest standards of teaching and pastoral care.

What We Offer

Science at JRCS

Science is a thriving department at JRCS and those appointed will be joining a very effective team in first-class accommodation. We have outstanding facilities – each lab has an interactive display panel and a visualiser and is fully equipped with science practical apparatus. Our experienced and dedicated technicians ensure that equipment is available and ready for all lessons. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach KS3 to KS4 students in Science, Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics with the potential to teach their specialist subject at KS5. We have many experienced PGCE and ECT mentors so this post will be suitable for either an experienced teacher or an ECT.

In KS3 we have developed our own course based on and going beyond the national curriculum which was referenced in the school’s Ofsted report.

In KS4 we offer GCSE Combined Science and the separate sciences of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

In KS5 we offer A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

High quality induction, including a two-week ECT school-based immersion programme in July, is available to all staff at JRCS as part of our strong commitment to continuing professional development.

JRCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date:   8am on Monday 13th April 2026.  (We reserve the right to call in candidates of interest for interview before the deadline).

Interviews:       Monday 20th April 2026.

 Headteacher: Lisa Keane

Castle Green, Gale St, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 4UN

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