CORE PURPOSE

We require an inspiring, industry-focused Science Teacher to deliver outstanding scientific instruction across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, specializing in applied science pathways, vocational technical qualifications (such as T-Levels or BTECs), and GCSE Separate and Combined Sciences. Operating within an innovative, employer-led Studio School catering to pupils aged 14 to 19, the successful candidate will facilitate a contextualized, project-based curriculum designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and industrial application, preparing pupils thoroughly for technical workplace deployments, higher apprenticeships, and terminal public examinations.

THE SCHOOL

Our specialized 14–19 technical academy is dedicated to cultivating a professional, adult-toned learning environment where academic study integrates directly with practical, industry-led enterprise. Working alongside commercial sponsors and major regional employers, our school blends core academic qualifications with specialized technical paths. The science department operates out of industry-standard laboratory spaces and is characterized by a culture of real-world problem-solving, workplace simulation, and collaborative planning. We operate a positive, professional code of conduct that mirrors workplace expectations, ensuring classrooms remain focused, mature environments where teachers can deliver high-impact, deeply contextualized scientific training.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Contextualized & Technical Instruction: Plan, resource, and deliver high-quality science lessons across GCSE and advanced technical/vocational pathways, systematically mapping core biological, chemical, and physical principles to real-world industrial and laboratory processes.

• Employer-Linked Project Delivery: Collaborate with local engineering, aerospace, and biomedical manufacturing partners to embed authentic workplace projects, industrial case studies, and advanced data-analysis techniques into the science curriculum.

• Vocational & GCSE Optimization: Guide Key Stage 4 and post-16 examination cohorts meticulously through the demands of both terminal linear GCSE science papers and continuous technical/vocational module assessments, utilizing diagnostic tracking to optimize progress metrics.

• Scaffolding Technical Literacy: Identify and target learning barriers across a diverse intake of students joining at Year 10, deploying explicit command-word coaching, visual logic models, and workplace-aligned practical guides to support SEND pupils while stretching advanced technical analysts.

• Professional Mentorship & Pastoral Care: Fulfil personal tutor responsibilities for a dedicated cohort of students, managing workplace readiness routines, supporting professional wellbeing, and maintaining proactive communication with families and industry mentors.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent teaching credential, paired with a strong honours degree in a scientific discipline (such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or Applied/Industrial Sciences). Relevant industry or laboratory experience outside of education is highly valued.

• Pedagogical Capability: A proven track record or clear capacity to deliver strong progress metrics across both academic GCSE specifications and technical/vocational science pathways through structured, workplace-contextualized pedagogy.

• Industry-Aligned & Supportive Ethos: An unwavering commitment to technical and vocational education, possessing the excellent interpersonal skills, professional drive, and clarity required to mentor young people toward successful STEM careers.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• An International Center of Advanced Engineering and Industrial Technology: Based in the vibrant, forward-thinking city of Derby, the school capitalizes on a world-class industrial identity as the UK’s leading hub for advanced transport engineering. Positioned within an economy deeply rooted in innovation through global giants like Rolls-Royce, Toyota Manufacturing UK, and Alstom, alongside a dense cluster of specialized supply-chain laboratories, the city provides an unmatched, real-world backdrop for applied chemistry, metallurgy, thermodynamics, and electrical physics, connecting classroom learning directly to cutting-edge technical sectors and regional advanced manufacturing.

• Connectivity & Infrastructure: The campus benefits from premium East Midlands transport infrastructure, offering straightforward road commuting via the strategic A38, A50, and A52 dual carriageways, with rapid access to the nearby M1 motorway. Public transit networks operate flawlessly via comprehensive local bus lines and direct links to the Nottingham Express Transit tram network via nearby interchanges, while Derby Midland railway station acts as a major transport hub, providing high-frequency East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry services that connect the school effortlessly to Nottingham, Leicester, Sheffield, and Birmingham New Street.

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.