Science Teacher

The Holgate Academy; Hucknall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension

CPD Opportunities

Induction & Support

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Holgate Academy in Hucknall is seeking a dedicated teacher to join our team. We welcome new entrants and experienced teachers and will consider flexible or part-time arrangements where possible.

You will deliver innovative lessons, keep high expectations, and contribute to the overall development of our students while supporting their progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Clarity of purpose and student-centred vision.
• Understand strategies to raise aspirations and standards.
• High accountability and consistency in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative and creative lessons to engage students.
• Support student progress and holistic development.
• Work effectively within a team to raise achievement.

Skills

Student progress

Team player

Creative lessons

High expectations

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

The opportunity

This post would suit either a new entrant to the profession or an experienced teacher. We would welcome a teacher returning to work after a career break and will consider part time or flexible working where possible.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students by equipping them for future success
• Have high expectations of themselves and the ability to instil these in staff and students alike
• Be an excellent teacher and a committed team player
• Be invested in enabling student progress, whilst also developing the students holistically
• Deliver innovative and creative lessons which engage and challenge students to achieve their full potential

Essential

• Clarity of purpose andstudent centredvision
• Understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour
• High expectations for accountability and consistency

Why join The Holgate Academy?

The Holgate Academy is a based on the outskirts of Nottingham within the distinct community of Hucknall. We have around 1250 students aged 11-18. The Academy is part of the Diverse Academies Trust. The Academy prides itself on working as a key partner within the Trust, but also on working with partners beyond the Trust, to ensure that we are constantly striving to research and craft the best quality education experience which works for our students in our context. The Academy is delighted to be on the list of schools to be rebuilt in the coming years, and we are confident that this will enhance the work we are doing within our community.

Every member of staff at The Holgate Academy comes to work, every day, with one goal at the forefront of their minds - to equip students for their future. Nothing can be more crucial, nothing more important, than to contribute to this. If you have the skills, determination and drive to enhance our students’ life chances by equipping them for success, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the academy, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes. Please contact Lynsey Baum [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

www.holgate-ac.org.uk

The Holgate Academy, Hillcrest Drive, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6PX

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Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%.
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning.
• Full support and induction.
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students.
• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies.
• Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes.
• Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
• Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers. for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.

Applications

Closing date: 25th November 2026 at 12:00pm

Interview date: w/c 30th November 2026

Start date: January 2027 or April 2027

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lynsey Baum, at [e-mail]

Diverse Academies and its governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.