This Outstanding secondary school in Basildon is looking to appoint a committed and intellectually curious Science Teacher to join a high-performing, forward-thinking department. This is a school where teachers are trusted as professionals and supported to deliver ambitious, engaging Science lessons without unnecessary workload or constant initiative churn. Science is a core strength of the school. Results are consistently strong across KS3 and KS4, with a growing and successful KS5 provision. The department is collaborative and well-led, with shared resources, clearly sequenced schemes of work, and a strong culture of professional dialogue. Whether your background is Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, you will be supported to teach confidently and effectively within your specialism. Classrooms are calm, purposeful, and focused. Behaviour is well managed through consistent systems and strong pastoral support, allowing teachers to concentrate on teaching rather than behaviour management. Students are curious, respectful, and increasingly ambitious, particularly in STEM subjects. The school places real emphasis on staff development and wellbeing. Planning is streamlined, marking is purposeful rather than performative, and CPD is tailored to individual needs. ECTs receive exceptional training and mentoring, while experienced teachers are offered clear routes into subject leadership, pastoral roles, or whole-school responsibility if they wish. This is a school for Science teachers who care about: Teaching students to think scientifically, not just memorise content Working in a supportive, stable department with high standards Developing professionally in an Outstanding setting without burnout If you are looking for a Science role where behaviour is strong, leadership is competent, and your subject is genuinely valued, this Outstanding school offers an environment where you can thrive long term.