Science Teacher

Are you a science enthusiast ready to inspire the next generation? Do you dream of a career where you can truly make a difference? Look no further. You've found your place.

 We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and inspiring classroom practitioner with a real passion for science. We offer an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and motivated team and you must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘students first’. Applications are invited from both newly qualified and experienced professionals.

Outwood and Outwood Academy Carlton is THE place to be for science teachers:

• Become the best you can be: Elevate your teaching through our renowned Outwood Institute of Education programmes and access to the very best national and international CPD opportunities.
• Lead the way: We're committed to nurturing the future leaders of science education. Could that be you?
• Join a thriving community: Collaborate and share best practice with a network of 42 schools and passionate science specialists across all key stages (3-18 years).
• Make a real impact: Help us unlock life-changing opportunities for all students, including the most vulnerable.
• Enjoy a balanced life: Benefit from our commitment to workload reduction and innovative technology that empowers teachers.

You've found your passion. Now let us help you find your perfect role.

The Science Department

Our Science department is a friendly, supportive and high performing team of 9 teachers The department includes a combination of experienced and more recently-qualified staff. The department is a great place to start your career as a teacher as well as somewhere where more experienced staff can thrive.

The department is extremely well resourced. Every classroom has a visualiser and these are used extensively by the team in frequent and highly effective episodes of guided practice to develop strong procedural knowledge and confidence for independent and deliberate practice. There is a substantial departmental office and the department is supported by two Science technicians and two 1:1 Science tutors.

The department is heavily invested in developing strong disciplinary knowledge at KS3 and KS4. We have a thriving Science club that aims to foster a passion for Science in the real world and equip students with the confidence and skills to be successful.

We are extensively involved with the Ogden Trust and this partnership has led to additional Science CPD for staff and facilitated Trust-wide competitions for our students within Science.

We share a strong whole-school literacy strategy that aims to ensure that all students can gain the educational and personal benefits of reading and subject-specific tier 3 vocabulary. The department are passionate about speaking and writing like scientists. Furthermore, there is a comprehensive oracy strategy that is fully embedded within the department and across the academy. This is supporting writing confidence and competence, as well as arming students with exceptional speaking and listening skills.  

As in all OGAT secondary academies, the department prepares students for AQA GCSE combined science trilogy and single sciences. The programme of study is fully resourced with high-quality materials produced by staff across the trust who know this specification well. We aim to make all our teachers ‘experts’ in preparing students for GCSE examinations, using our thorough and systematic methods devised over many years. We have the benefit of support from the trust’s team of Science directors, who provide support, materials, advice, coaching and who model and team-teach in lessons alongside us to develop our expertise.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high-quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Whether you are ambitious for progression or determined to be an outstanding classroom teacher, Outwood is the place for you. Leadership development, succession planning and capacity building are major priorities for the Trust as this enables us to facilitate rapid progression for those who want to advance either in the classroom or at a leadership level.

You can help us take things to the next level.

Outwood Academy Carlton is an Ofsted Good rated, 11- 16 academy based in the friendly, attractive village of Carlton in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2016.

Levelling up payment: £3000 per annum until 31 August 2025 for chemistry and physics teachers (Application required - more information can be found here )

Early Career payment: £3000 per annum until 31 August 2025 (Application required - more information can be found here) 

Additional Benefits

• Minimum 2-hour weekly CPD session for all teaching staff
• Student loan repayment scheme if eligible (Application required - more information can be found here) 

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Leanne Jennison, Director of Science (l.jennison@outwood.com) or Gill McFadden, Head of Science (g.mcfadden@carlton.outwood.com) who would be pleased to tell you more, by email, and we would be delighted to welcome you on a visit if you would like to see us in person.

If you share our vision, then join our family.

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Closing date: Midday on 13 February 2025.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.