Teacher of Science

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an inspiring educational community dedicated to shaping futures at E-ACT Parker Academy. We are seeking a passionate Teacher of Science who can inspire students and foster a nurturing environment. As part of a dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to deliver outstanding teaching and learning, ensuring every child receives an exceptional education. This role not only focuses on academic excellence but also on developing the whole child within a supportive and collaborative culture. If you are ready to make a lasting impact and contribute to a people-first culture, we invite you to be part of our extraordinary journey.

Benefits

Collaborative Working

Support System of 38 Academies

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Generous Pension

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status or equivalent is required.
• Degree in subject specialism is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations for learners to achieve their full potential.
• Utilize various assessment strategies to monitor student learning.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Subject Specialism

Ability to Teach Good or Outstanding Lessons

Proven Success in Improving Student Outcomes

Education

Degree in Education

Job description

Job start date: 1 September 2025

Hours per week: Full time

The Parker E-ACT Academy
Ashby Road
Daventry
NN11 0QE
Telephone number: 01327 705816

Contact email: [e-mail]

Contract type: Permanent

E-ACT Parker Academy | Work hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big

Discover the extraordinary at E-ACT Parker Academy, an inspiring 11-18 academy situated in the vibrant community of Daventry.

At E-ACT Parker Academy, we live by the motto "Work Hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big." We believe in fostering an environment where dedication is met with humility, and big dreams are at the forefront of everything we deliver. As part of the E-ACT family, we are proud to contribute to exceptional education that shapes the future leaders of our community.

Take the next step in your career with E-ACT Parker Academy, where we are not just shaping education; we are shaping futures. Join us in the pursuit of excellence, where every day is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to be part of an educational community that creates an environment where children can flourish? You could join an academy that focuses on developing the whole child and has a people-first culture. We know the importance of developing our colleagues to be the best they can be to ensure our children achieve the best outcomes.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative, and passionate Teacher of Science with high expectations of students and themselves. The successful candidate will be capable of inspiring students of all abilities through their passion for the subject.

Key responsibilities:

• Have high expectations of learners to ensure they achieve their full educational potential.
• Set challenging teaching and learning objectives which are relevant to all students in your classes.
• Have knowledge of a range of approaches to assessment, including questioning, oral assessment and self-assessment and the importance of formative assessment.
• Make effective use of a range of assessment monitoring and recording strategies to assess the learning needs of your students in order to set challenging learning objectives and plan for future teaching.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent.
• Degree in subject specialism.
• Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessons.
• Proven success in improving student outcomes.

What are we about?

Outstanding Teaching and Learning: We strongly believe that outstanding teaching and learning are the keys to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our children. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education that nurtures the minds of our students.

Advocacy and Inclusion: At our academy, every child matters, regardless of their background. Your role will involve providing each child with a fantastic, inspiring, and inclusive education that recognises and celebrates their individuality.

People-First Culture: We proudly celebrate the diversity of our academy and our community. Join us in co-constructing the essence of an extraordinary workplace and learning environment where both staff and students feel valued and included.

Collaborative Excellence: Our exceptional staff collaborate across our 38 academies to share ideas and problem solve. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.

About E-ACT:

Join a trust that is going places!

Having recently won TES Team of the Year, MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all our children and young people.

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating over 25,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing.

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.

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Benefits:

• Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success.
• Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.
• Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable.
• Electric Car Scheme: Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute.
• Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement.

How to apply:

Please apply online

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.