Teacher of Science
Salford City Academy
Salford, Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive - In line with UL Payscale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018 (or Easter 2018 if possible)
- Apply by:
- 12 February 2018
Job overview
Teacher of Science
Start Date: September 2018 or Easter 2018 if possible
Hours: Full Time/Permanent
We are currently looking to appoint a Teacher of Science to teach across the age and ability range including Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 as applicable to ensure students make good to outstanding progress in this subject.
Salford City Academy is a medium sized comprehensive school that lies in the heart of its community, a school of which everyone can feel proud, and a school that is devoted to improving the life chances of all our young people.
The Academy is based in Eccles, Manchester, just off Junction 11 of the M60 – Manchester’s ring road. It serves a predominantly white working class population and the proportion of students eligible for student premium funding is above national average. The proportion of students with special educational needs is in line with national average.
Housed in a modern building, the school has outstanding facilities and a learning environment that inspires students to do their best.
In November 2015 the Academy was judged as a ‘Good’ school. Ofsted reported that:
• Students’ behaviour and attitude to learning is good. The academy provides well-structured care and support and is exemplary in its approach to keeping students safe.
• The Academy equips students to be thoughtful, caring and active citizens in the Academy and wider society. Strong spiritual, moral and cultural development permeates through the Academy.
• The Academy safeguarding procedures are exemplary.
• The use of secure and shrewd student targets is distilled and displayed across the Academy.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
To apply, please complete the online application form by clicking ‘apply here’.
Closing Date: Midday on Monday 12th February 2018
Interviews: Thursday 15th February 2018
Working for us
As a member of United Learning, Salford City Academy seeks to bring out the best in all its staff. It provides excellent professional development as well as fantastic opportunities for career progression. We have a very talented team of teachers and support staff who are encouraged to develop and grow every year.
United Learning is a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient – you.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance
Attached documents
About Salford City Academy
- Salford City Academy
- Northfleet Road, Peel Green, Eccles, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M30 7PQ
- United Kingdom
About Us
Judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2022, the school has continued to expand and improve year on year.
Salford City Academy sits within the top schools in Salford for progress in the DFE’s performance tables. In 2025 students achieved 72% in both English and Maths. Progress for pupil premium students has narrowed with academic results at the academy improving year on year. We are highly ambitious to be one of the highest-performing schools in the Northwest.
Our ‘Culture of Excellence’ values underpin everything we do, from strategic planning to lesson delivery and House events! Our values support academic achievement and personal growth so that students leave us prepared for the next exciting chapter in their lives.
Benefits at Salford City Academy
More pay:
- As part of United Learning we pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector;
- We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment - including eyecare and flu vaccinations;
- Our staff discount scheme saves you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays, breakdown cover, car leasing, cycle schemes and more.
More time:
- All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days – giving you eight in total);
- At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want;
- And we offer opportunities for flexible working.
More support:
- We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career;
- Every teacher benefits from a bespoke development plan to support your progression and aspirations;
- We give you access to a high quality curriculum with excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers;
- We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support.
Culture of Excellence:
We believe that students learn best in a calm and purposeful environment. We set high standards for students and our disruption-free behaviour policy ensures that teachers can teach with clear and simple systems designed to facilitate good teaching and a calm environment. Our students are polite, courteous, and well-mannered. All guests of the academy comment on the warm, welcoming, and delightful culture that we have fostered.
Part of United Learning Trust:
Salford City Academy is part of United Learning Trust, the largest multi-academy trust in the UK. United Learning’s ethos of ‘Best in Everyone’ is demonstrated in the extensive range of support networks for all aspects of school, fantastic training and career development opportunities, and an unrivalled employee benefits scheme.
Find out more about Salford City Academy on our Recruitment Website here.
Be Part of an Amazing Team!
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