Science Teacher

Join Our Dynamic Science Department!

Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success.

This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.

About the Department

Are you ready to be part of a vibrant team of friendly and knowledgeable professionals? Our science department is seeking a passionate individual to join our ranks.

Here's why you should consider this opportunity:

• Our Science department is a friendly, supportive and high-performing team of 5 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.

• Engaging Environment: Work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues who are dedicated to creating a positive learning environment.

• State-of-the-Art Labs: Enjoy access to fully equipped science laboratories, backed by outstanding technical support, to enhance your teaching experience.

• Enthusiastic Learners: Motivated students who are eager to learn and genuinely enthusiastic about science await your guidance.

• Cognitive Science Approach: Embrace a forward-thinking teaching methodology grounded in cognitive science, allowing you to implement the most effective practices.

• Comprehensive Support: Benefit from a fully written scheme of work that provides a strong foundation, while allowing room for your creative adaptation.

Welcome from the Principal

We are a free school in the centre of Middlesbrough, and we do things differently! Do you?

As Principal, I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Riverside, an innovative free school within a nationally renowned Trust that nurtures talent and provides high-quality professional development.

Opened in 2020, Riverside is a special place to work with genuine care for every family member. Our community is built on core values, including kindness, compassion, respect, and integrity. We maintain academic rigour and high expectations, resulting in very good behaviour and attendance that is above the national average. Students face no 'glass ceiling' and benefit from exceptional personal development opportunities (including Cadets, MiSST, and LAMDA).

This is a unique opportunity to join an inspirational team making history. We are currently on Russell Street (with a satellite site in Eston) and are planning a move to a new, state-of-the-art facility by 2027.

If you genuinely love working with children and will go above and beyond for our young people, we would love to hear from you. Would you like to be part of this journey?

If you're passionate about science education and eager to contribute to a department that values innovation and excellence, apply today! Your expertise will shape the future of our students and inspire a lifelong love for science. Join us in making a lasting impact!

Working pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time.

To view the job description for this role, please click here.

To view the personal specification for this role, please click here.

If you would like to visit the school or would like more information on the role, please contact James Lynas, Head of Department at j.lynas@riverside.outwood.com

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Midday on 15 May 2026.

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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.