Science Teacher

MacIntyre Academies; Rugby; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Wellbeing policies

Lifelong learning and CPD

Job summary

Quest Academy, based in Rugby, Warwickshire, seeks an experienced Teacher to deliver a high-quality science curriculum for students aged 7–16 with ASC/SEMH needs. The post holder will ensure a safe, inclusive environment and plan a broad curriculum that supports academic, social, and personal development.

The role requires safeguarding, equality and inclusion commitments and collaboration with families and external agencies.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• To deliver high-quality teaching and learning within a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment, enabling all learners to achieve their full potential academically, socially and personally.
• The postholder will plan and deliver a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum, meeting the needs of all learners and promoting high standards of achievement, behaviour and attendance.

Job description

Salary: MPS + SEN1 Point (UPR considered / salary matched for the right candidate)

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Through School;

Job Roles: Teacher;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Key Stagess: Ks3, Ks4;

Subjects: Science;

Application Deadline: Monday, 23rd November 2026

Interview Date: 01/11/2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Quest Academy is for children and young people, aged 7 – 16 years who have additional needs associated with an autistic spectrum condition (ASC) or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties.Opened in September 2017, Quest Academy is based in Rugby, Warwickshire.

Job Description

To deliver high-quality teaching and learning within a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment, enabling all learners to achieve their full potential academically, socially and personally.

The postholder will plan and deliver a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum, meeting the needs of all learners and promoting high standards of achievement, behaviour and attendance. They will foster a positive learning culture that develops curiosity, independence, resilience and respect for others.

Working in partnership with colleagues, parents, carers and external agencies, the postholder will support the wellbeing, development and success of every learner while actively promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion across the Academy.

The successful candidate will uphold the professional standards expected of teachers and contribute positively to the wider life, values and ethos of the Academy

Our people are at the heart of our success

• Teacher PensionScheme
• Family Friendly policies
• Wellbeing, Bereavement and Menopausepolicies
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Wellbeing initiatives in yoursetting
• Full induction
• Training and development and the supportof a trained line manager and dedicated senior leaders
• Access to further professionaldevelopment
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual MAT Life Day to take for thatspecial occasion
• Free eye tests through Specsavers
• An Employee Assistance Programme toSupport your health and wellbeing an access to various perks includingdiscounts Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape and many more
• Benefits for death in Service
• Recommend a Friend Scheme - £100Voucher
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced DBSCertificate (Paid for by MacIntyre Academies)
• Self service portal to facilitate leaveand amend personal information
• We have an active employee engagementprogramme which includes Termly ‘You are Awesome’ awards, an annual EmployeeBig Thank you Day, Annual CPD Trust wide conference.
• Access to Blue Light Card/ Discounts forTeachers which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the highstreet for social care staff/ Teachers and support staff

Desired Criteria

Pleasenote that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying. Whiletechnology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help thecandidate select certain phraseology, if substantial use of AI is used, theapplication will be disregarded

acIntyreAcademies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.All positions will require anenhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBSUpdate Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks includingobtaining references. This post includesengaging in regulated activity relevant to learners and is exempt from the Rehabilitation ofOffenders Act, 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and2020. Further information aboutfiltering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: DBS filtering guide- GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) It is an offenceto apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activityrelevant to children. Referees will beasked to assess suitability of candidates to work with learners and will be verbally verified. Individual Safeguarding Policies for ourAcademies can be found on our website under ‘Essential Information’ and candidates will be asked about thisas part of the recruitment process.

Inline with the update to KSCIE 2022 MacIntyre Academies will carry out an onlinesearch of the candidate once the shortlisting process has been completed aspart of their due diligence. This may involve a google search of thecandidate’s name, looking at the top three search results over the past threeyears. If any incidents or issues are identified that are publicly availableonline this will be explored with the candidate at interview stage.