ECT (Science)

We are looking to appoint an excellent early career Teacher of Science with a passion for accelerating progress within our department. You will have the ability to teach Science across the ability range and will be able to enthuse, engage and motivate our students to achieve their full potential. This is an exciting time to join our journey of improvement and play a key part in transforming the lives of our young people.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic Science teacher who truly is passionate about the subject
• Be a committed team player;
• Have the ability to engage and inspire pupils and build excellent relationships;
• Be committed to the School's ethos;
• Be passionate and ambitious about their own career development.

You will join a friendly and welcoming faculty which is forward thinking, innovative, very supportive and passionate about their teaching. Science is a much-valued subject within the School. We are looking for a driven individual who will inspire our students to take the subject at GCSE and A-Level and become more confident and curious in their learning.

We are looking for a teacher who loves their subject, loves field work and is a creative thinker and not afraid to try new things.

You will be joining a faculty of equally committed colleagues who are determined to raise standards, generate real student interest in Science and ensure students enjoy their learning.

We encourage prospective applicants to come and visit us during the school day. Please contact Tom Johnston, Headteacher for more information, an informal conversation or to make a pre-application visit (email Kirsty Franks, Headteacher’s PA on Kfranks@samuelward.co.uk ) 

Closing date: 09:00am, 27th June 2025

Interviews: on a rolling basis (early application advised)

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.  

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

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