Job title and organisation: Teacher of Science - Pudsey Grammar School
Salary: MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51,048
Hours: 32.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Secondary School, Pudsey Grammar School, Leeds LS28 7ND
Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 8am
Start Date: September 2026
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 highly 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.
The school operates a flexible early finish on Fridays
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?
By working at Pudsey Grammar School, you will:
- 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.
Application Process
Should you wish to apply for this position, please send the following:
- Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes.
- In support of your application, you may include a covering letter. This should be in addition to the completed application form.
- Application form and full job description can be found on the school website: pudseygrammar.co.uk vacancies – My New Term link
Closing date for application Wednesday13th May 2026 by 8.00am
Successful candidates will be contacted directly with details of the interview.
Interview date: Thursday 21st May 2026
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, 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, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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