Second in Science

Post: Second in Science 

Starting date: September 2026

Salary: MPS-UPS (32,916 - £51,048) + TLR 2b £5,873 

Location: Sandhill View Academy 

Contract type:  Full time   

Contract Term: Permanent 

We are a family of academies who share one vision: 

To provide the highest quality education for young people in the communities we serve. 

Our vision goes beyond our own Trust. We want to contribute to the broader regeneration of our region by empowering our students to have high aspirations, achieve excellent outcomes and enjoy learning.  

We aim to achieve our vision by being an excellent employer who ensures that all staff within and across our academies work together with high levels of moral integrity. We base every decision around one fundamental question: how will things improve for our young people as a result of this? 

Our Academies share one vision and implement the same policies, but we are proud that each has its own unique identity. Staff collaborate within and across academies. We are committed to continually developing all staff so that they have high levels of satisfaction and are motivated to provide the best possible teaching and support to our students. We have the organisational expertise to support our academies and to support the sustainable growth of the Trust. 

We are committed to the recruitment, retention and development of excellent staff, who are passionate about building positive relationships and improving the life chances of our young people.  

Our academies recognise the huge potential in all of our students, we have high expectations and insist on high standards for all. Both academies have been evaluated as ’good’ in all areas by Ofsted: 

Sandhill View (Ofsted November 2025):  Sandhill View Academy is a calm, happy and inclusive school where “inclusion is built in, not bolted on” and pupils, including the most vulnerable, speak warmly about the transformative support they receive. Leaders have created an “impressive personal development programme” that broadens horizons and equips pupils to thrive, while staff foster a safe, respectful environment where, as one pupil shared, “No matter who you are, you get support at this school.” Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, with recent national assessments reflecting strong progress and increasing confidence in tackling more challenging learning. 

Southmoor (Ofsted November: 2017): Southmoor Academy is a good and improving school where pupils are achieving well.  Staff morale is very good… Teachers have good subject knowledge and use skilful questioning to extend pupils’ learning, develop skills and increase their understanding. 

Southmoor 16-19 study: Students are mature and sensible. Current students in Years 12 and 13 are making good progress on their chosen courses because teaching is consistently good and members of staff are on hand to support them every step of the way. 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring teacher who can spark an interest and thirst for knowledge in young people.    

You will be: 

• a well-qualified Scientist with a passion for the subject  

• an excellent classroom teacher, with a proven track record of motivating pupils to reach their potential 

• an authentic leader who can build on the existing strengths of the team  

• unwavering in your commitment to engage pupils and build excellent positive relationships 

• a team-player who will take full advantage of our dedicated CPD and support network  

• someone with a real drive to secure successful pupil outcomes 

We offer: 

• The opportunity to work with other highly successful teachers in Science 

• Support to grow within an organisation that wants you to be happy and successful, and implements really innovative strategies to support this 

• Ambitious pupils taught in an environment where outstanding academic progression is the highest priority 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9.00 am on Monday 16th March 2026 

Applications should be returned to Sam Ferry, Head of HR and PA to Joanne Maw sam.ferry@aspirenortheast.co.uk 

Prospective applicants are warmly invited to have an informal chat about the role and/or arrange a visit to our schools prior to application/interview. Please contact Sam Ferry on the email address above. 

Please visit our website for further details: Please visit our website for further details:  https://www.sandhillview.com/

Aspire North East Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.