CORE PURPOSE

We require an inspiring, highly driven Science Teacher to deliver outstanding biology, chemistry, and physics instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Operating within an ambitious academy converter school, the successful candidate will facilitate a structured, practical-led curriculum designed to foster deep scientific enquiry, analytical reasoning, and confident experimental skills, preparing all pupils thoroughly for terminal GCSE Combined and Separate Science public examinations.

THE SCHOOL

Our academy operates as an inclusive, forward-thinking secondary school dedicated to high academic standards, pupil character development, and cultivating engineering and scientific literacy for the modern world. The campus features modern, purpose-built science laboratories, fully equipped preparation rooms, and an exceptionally collaborative science faculty. Our behaviour management framework is built upon clear expectations, consistent routines, and mutual respect, maintaining a calm, highly purposeful learning environment that allows pupils to safely engage in practical investigations and independent research.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Practical-Led STEM Instruction: Plan, resource, and deliver high-quality science lessons across all attainment pathways, embedding consistent practical investigations to demystify complex chemical reactions, biological systems, and physics tenses.

• Closing Attainment Gaps: Identify and target learning barriers, deploying structured scaffolding, visual models, and targeted literacy interventions to accelerate the progress of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEND).

• Rigorous Laboratory Leadership: Manage busy school laboratory spaces with flawless adherence to CLEAPSS health and safety standards, teaching safe experimental techniques and proper handling of scientific apparatus.

• GCSE Performance Tracking: Guide Year 11 cohorts systematically through the demands of terminal Foundation and Higher tier GCSE Science papers, meticulously analysing mock scripts to eliminate misconceptions and maximise high-grade boundary retention.

• Community Pastoral Care: Fulfil full form tutor responsibilities within an established year group structure, managing daily registration, delivering pastoral curriculum units, and maintaining proactive, supportive communication with families.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent teaching credential, paired with a strong honours degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related natural science discipline.

• Pedagogical Capability: A proven track record or clear capacity to deliver strong progress metrics in terminal public GCSE examinations across both Combined and Separate Science pathways through structured, explicit pedagogy.

• Inclusive Mindset: An unwavering commitment to comprehensive education, demonstrating the patience, clarity, and adaptability required to inspire and support pupils of all abilities.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• The UK's Capital of Innovation & Aerospace Core: Based in the vibrant city of Derby, the school capitalizes on a world-class regional identity built entirely upon high-tech manufacturing, advanced engineering, and scientific innovation. As the home of global industry giants like Rolls-Royce, Alstom, and Toyota UK, the local East Midlands landscape provides rich, real-world links for thermodynamics, aerodynamics, materials science, and industrial chemistry modules, connecting classroom science directly to pioneering regional engineering enterprises and advanced technical careers.

• Connectivity & Infrastructure: The campus benefits from excellent East Midlands transport infrastructure, offering straightforward road commuting via the A52, A38, and nearby M1 motorway. Public transit links run seamlessly across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, utilizing extensive local bus networks alongside Derby Midland railway station, which provides regular, high-speed East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry services linking the school directly to Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, Sheffield, and London St Pancras.

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.