Teacher of Science

About the role & Who we are looking for

You will be joining a successful full-time team of 4 science teachers with a dedicated science technician. You will be teaching across KS3-5, with a tutor group.

We are looking to recruit a teacher that has the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to teach across Key Stages 3-5, with very good classroom management demonstrating ability to be innovate. We have a very strong behavioural system with high expectations to allow the best quality teaching.

We are looking for a teacher who can be flexible and responsive to a changing educational environment, and who can contribute to whole school initiatives.

 Please see the job description for a full outline of the role. See what it means and feels like to be part of the DRET Way.

This is a FULL TIME - PERMANENT contract.

About our Academy

Please visit our website King Edward VI Academy - Home (kingedwardacademy.co.uk)

Salary & Benefits

• M1 - UPS 3 FTE £28,000 - £43,685 per annum
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Enhanced NQT/RQT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country. Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply here’.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.