MPS/UPS (Inner London) (TLR opportunity available for suitably qualified candidate)

Full Time, Permanent

Spring, Summer or Autumn 2025 (flexible)

13 January 2025

As a result of our recent and continuing school expansion, we are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of Science to join our growing team. The Science Department prides itself on teamwork and achievement. We have a fantastic science team, who are dedicated and passionate about their subject.


Candidates must be committed to delivering high quality teaching and learning, while promoting outstanding progress and attainment for all. As well as offering a comprehensive and engaging curriculum at Key Stage 3, Separate and Combined Sciences GCSE are offered at Key Stage 4, as well as A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and CTEC Science at Key Stage 5. Our outcomes at both GCSE and A Level are outstanding with many of our Sixth Form pupils progressing to study Medicine, Engineering, Science and Mathematics at University.


Applications are welcomed from both Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers. As one of the largest departments in the school, you will be joining a team that has a wealth of experience who will be able to support you to develop you to the next stage in your career.


The right candidate for us will be someone who can demonstrate: -

• Experience and knowledge of teaching Science within a secondary school (ages 11-16 essential, ages 11-18 desirable);
• Excellent curriculum knowledge and how to sequence the skills and knowledge needed;
• A record of / commitment to outstanding teaching and securing high levels of pupil progress;
• Experience of or a commitment to wider school responsibilities;
• Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Qualified Teacher Status;
• An appreciation and an understanding of a school at the heart of the community.

Robert Clack School of Science is one of the most successful schools in the UK and is soon to become one of the largest schools in the UK.


Reasons to join us:-
Our Pupils: The exemplary behaviour of our pupils is always commented upon by visitors to our school. Our pastoral system is second to none, reinforcing the values and ethos of the school. Pupils understand the importance of mutual respect, compassion for others, discipline, hard work, high expectations, and aspirations.


Success: We are hugely oversubscribed with a large Sixth Form. Through our provision of a broad and balanced curriculum, and an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities, our pupils achieve excellent academic, social and cultural outcomes, despite living in an area of significant disadvantage. At the end of Year 13, our pupils go on to top University destinations, including Oxford and Cambridge. Many have progressed to employment via apprenticeships or in a variety of industries.


Working Conditions: Our pupils need the best quality teachers in the classroom
and we support our teachers through enhanced PPA time, minimal bureaucracy, supportive departments, pastoral teams and the leadership team.


Professional Advancement: We believe in training, developing and supporting teachers and support staff. Many of our teachers trained at Robert Clack; a number are former pupils of the school, including the Headteacher. We have a Silver award for our CPD from the Teacher’s Development Trust, Investors in People Bronze award and the one time that we entered the Sunday Times Best Public Sector Company we were ranked first for Leadership, My Company and Personal Growth. If you are ambitious, motivated and above all an excellent teacher, there are plenty of opportunities for you to develop at Robert Clack School.


Please note: This post will remain advertised until it has been successfully recruited to. Applications are welcomed as soon as possible. In addition, previous applicants need not apply.

Robert Clack School is immensely proud of its excellent reputation in providing the highest quality education to its pupils. We are committed to delivering a broad and balanced education, one which appreciates the importance of academic qualifications, but one which also recognises the value of vocational qualifications and the extra-curricular of sport, drama, music, the arts and debate. Despite the considerable achievements to date, Robert Clack School is committed to continually seek ways to improve and develop its facilities and challenge our pupils. We are determined to deliver the very best education for our pupils, one which will equip them with the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to fulfil their potential and make a valuable contribution to society.
Robert Clack School is located in the Borough of Barking and Dagenham and is named after Alderman Robert Clack, who served as Mayor of the Borough of Dagenham, as it was then known, between 1940 – 1942. He was a champion for social justice and equal opportunity. He worked tirelessly to advance the cause of the people of Dagenham and had great faith in them. At Robert Clack School, we have faith in our pupils and believe that they have the potential to be as successful as pupils anywhere in the country. The values by which Alderman Clack lived his life are the values that permeate the daily ethos of the school, the values of mutual respect, compassion, discipline, high expectations and aspirations, and hard work.
In September 2021, our Primary School opened and we became an all-through school. We are continuing to expand each academic year until our Primary School is full from Reception to Year 6.