Science Teacher

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension

Annual inflation increases

Two hours CPD weekly

Workload Charter

Induction & Training

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking a dynamic Teacher of Science for Outwood Academy Newbold, starting January 2027. You should have strong subject knowledge, a real passion for Science, and a commitment to helping students love the subject as much as we do.

The role offers progression within a supportive department, the chance to work with experienced colleagues, and focus on high expectations and engaging lessons. The salary will be on the MPS/UPS scale.

Qualifications

• Degree in an appropriate discipline and QTS.
• Teaching qualification with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and recent classroom experience.
• Experience with assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.

Responsibilities

• Implement a wide range of teaching strategies to engage students.
• Use data to identify areas for development and raise standards.
• Collaborate with the department and share good practice.

Skills

Good subject knowledge

Passion for Science

Team collaboration

Assessment for Learning

Education

Degree in science-related discipline

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Word processing

Email

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Description

Outwood Academy Newbold

Teacher of Science

Start Date: January 2027

Salary: MPS/UPS

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science at Outwood Academy Newbold. You will have good subject knowledge, a passion for Science, and want students to love Science as much as we do. As a member of the Outwood Family you will share our vision of “Students First”.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) are proud to be a part of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) hosting its North and East campus as Outwood Academy Redcar and Outwood Academy Adwick. The NIoT identifies best practice in education, in order to develop cutting-edge, evidence-based teacher training and professional development programmes. OGAT colleagues will benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today. For our ECT colleagues a full and detailed programme of support and development, including science subject specialism support will be provided.

Our Science department is an eclectic mix of staff ranging from ECTs to those that have been teaching for over twenty years. We pride ourselves on having high expectations and aspirations for all of our students while delivering fun and engaging lessons. The team has great rapport and is fully supportive of each other and are welcoming to all newcomers. We have secured good results for a number of years and are always looking for ways to be creative and inventive in our approach to teaching.

The Newbold department is made up of an Head of Department, Second in Department, T Level leads and eight teaching members of staff. The department is also supported by a senior science technician and a lab technician. We have 7 fully equipped labs with most staff having their own lab with a T Level Heath suite and an Animal Care suite.

We are fully supportive and will work with you to ensure you feel part of the team and are offered the CPD to enable them to thrive.

Applications are invited from both newly qualified and experienced professionals.

We Support Colleagues By Funding An Extensive Range Of Accredited Training Courses And Apprenticeship Opportunities Up To Masters Level. We Also Offer

• Your starting salary plus annual inflation linked increases. The starting salary will be dependent on experience
• We follow the principles of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
• You will be automatically enrolled into the generous Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Pay progression happens automatically on the anniversary of the target period appropriate to your role
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period
• We have our own Workload Charter and are committed to ensuring that Teachers’ workloads are manageable
• All teachers receive an allotted minimum of two hours CPD each week
• Access to centralised resources to support with lesson planning and reducing workload
• Comprehensive induction and training process
• Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:
• Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues

If you would like a conversation about the position please contact Rebecca Walters, Head of Science by email at [e-mail] who will be happy to assist.

Responsibilities

The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques like Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards.

This professional must be aware of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students, alongside possessing a good understanding of curriculum developments within their specific subject area. The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents, both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) and understand how these tools can enhance student learning. The role demands high levels of professionalism, including the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, and a capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
• Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
• Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

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.