Teacher of Science

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. 

You will be joining an experienced, friendly and supportive Science department. Our Science facilities include a well-stocked prep room, a spacious office/work room and 10 science classrooms, seven of which are equipped with laboratory equipment, and all of these rooms have a visualiser and a large interactive television screen. 

Our team consists of 10 Science Teachers of various specialisms, three Science Technicians and a one-to-one tutor; in addition to this, we regularly host ITT students. At GCSE, our students either study the AQA Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Combined Science Trilogy. As a vibrant department, we have well-attended after-school Science enrichment opportunities, including our STEM club. We strive to take students on as many extra-curricular opportunities as possible, such as University STEM outreach days, GCSE Science Live, the Big Bang Fair and many more.

You will be well supported by an experienced team of teachers and Directors as you work to raise attainment levels and offer an engaging curriculum experience that focuses on teaching for understanding.

Outwood and Outwood Academy Shafton 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.

About our Academy

Outwood Academy Shafton is an academy bursting with potential for excellence. The students and staff are passionate about their school, and there is a strong sense of belonging within the academy. The academy is a large 11–16 school with just over 1,400 students on roll. It sits at the heart of its community. The academy is full annually with first-choice preferences, and we have a large number of families who are waiting for a place for their child. The academy is a new-build academy, opening almost a decade ago. As a learning community, it is a vast space covering four floors with excellent suites of classrooms, labs and specialist learning facilities. 

We are proud that Outwood Academy Shafton is a welcoming and supportive academy with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. In 2023, the academy was recognised by the Inclusion Quality Mark as a National Inclusion Champion, placing in the top six schools nationally for our work on creating a place where all young people feel that they belong and can succeed. 

The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2015, and as a member of the Outwood Family, we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.

Our key aim is to create a positive, happy ethos and culture where our students behave well, have good manners, develop age-appropriate self-discipline, engage positively with their learning and show integrity in their words and actions.  

• Levelling up payment: £3,000 per annum until 31 August 2025 for Chemistry and Physics Teachers (application required – more information can be found here).
• Early career payment: £3,000 per annum until 31 August 2025 (application required – more information can be found here).

Additional benefits

• Minimum two-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 Claire Nield, Head of Science (c.nield@shafton.outwood.com), who would be pleased to tell you more, either by email or telephone, 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 24 February 2025.

Interview date: 28 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.