CORE PURPOSE

We are seeking an enthusiastic, articulate, and dedicated Science Teacher to deliver dynamic biology, chemistry, and physics instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (with opportunities for Key Stage 5 delivery depending on specialist discipline). Working within an established Science faculty, the successful candidate will foster scientific curiosity, build practical laboratory skills, and support pupils of all attainment levels to achieve outstanding progress in GCSE Combined and Separate Sciences.

THE SCHOOL

Set on a well-resourced campus featuring purpose-built science laboratories, interactive demonstration rooms, and dedicated prep room support, this vibrant secondary academy supports over 1,000 pupils aged 11–18 in Stoke-on-Trent. Operating as part of a high-performing regional Multi-Academy Trust, the school benefits from collaborative cross-trust subject networks, shared STEM resources, and structured professional development pathways. The Science department is a hub of practical inquiry, hosting STEM clubs, interactive science fairs, and university outreach links.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging, practical-led science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (AQA GCSE Combined Science and Separate Sciences), embedding core scientific concepts and experimental methodologies.

• Laboratory & Practical Management: Coordinate practical experiments safely, managing laboratory equipment, chemical storage, and apparatus in strict compliance with CLEAPSS and school health and safety guidelines.

• Assessment & Targeted Progress: Conduct regular diagnostic assessments, evaluate required practical work, and implement targeted academic interventions to ensure pupils meet or exceed their target grades.

• STEM & Co-Curricular Engagement: Contribute to extracurricular STEM initiatives, including after-school science clubs, national science week activities, and regional STEM challenge competitions.

• Pastoral Responsibilities: Act as a dedicated Form Tutor, supporting pupils' personal wellbeing, attendance tracking, and character development within the school's supportive pastoral framework.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS with a degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related scientific discipline. Confident Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced secondary practitioners are equally encouraged to apply.

• Experience: Proven experience teaching Science across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 within a UK mainstream secondary school or academy setting.

• Skills: Strong subject knowledge across general sciences, excellent laboratory management, clear explanation capabilities, and the ability to make complex abstract principles accessible and engaging to young learners.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• Local Area & Community: Located in Stoke-on-Trent—famously known as The Potteries—the academy serves a welcoming and industrious local community. Stoke-on-Trent combines a rich industrial heritage in ceramics and manufacturing with modern urban regeneration, offering vibrant cultural venues, historic pottery works, and close proximity to expansive countryside such as Trentham Gardens and the Peak District National Park.

• Transport & Commuting: Stoke-on-Trent offers excellent transport connections across Staffordshire and the West Midlands. Positioned conveniently along the A500 and A50 dual carriageways with fast access to the M6 motorway corridor (Junctions 15 and 16), road commuting is straightforward. Public transit is well-served by local First Potteries bus routes and Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station, providing direct, rapid rail connections to Manchester, Birmingham New Street, and London Euston.

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.