Teacher of Science

The college is seeking a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic teacher to join our Science Department. Successful applicants would be required to teach science at key stages 3 and 4. Within the Science Department, we have a strong record for growing talent. ECTs are welcome to apply, as a full support programme will be available.

The successful candidate will be:

• committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for their students
• able to challenge all students to make exceptional progress
• a strong team player who forms excellent relationships with staff, parents and students
• willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our college

We can offer you:

• a warm and welcoming college with excellent links to parish communities
• enthusiastic and well-behaved students who are eager to learn
• supportive, hardworking staff, governors and parents
• opportunities to further your professional development

We are a highly respected and over-subscribed Catholic college that Ofsted found to be outstanding in its commitment to the social, moral and spiritual development of all its students. Our recent Section 48 inspection found the college to have many other areas of outstanding practice.

For further details about the college, please go to our website.

Please contact Mr Paul Cretu, Assistant Principal, if you wish to have an informal discussion about the role on 01206 549222 or by email to p.cretu@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk

Apply by downloading and completing the college application form via the Apply button on our website. Please email the completed form to Mrs Catherine Simonelli, HR Administrator, at c.simonelli@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk.

Only applications submitted on the College application form will be considered; CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026.

Start date: September 2026.

Early applications are encouraged. If there is a sufficiently strong field, the college will choose to interview before the closing date.

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.