Science Teacher

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

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Wigan is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join its thriving department. The position offers a salary ranging from £32,916 to £51,048 per year, depending on experience. Successful candidates will deliver engaging lessons in well-resourced labs and work collaboratively with a committed team. With a focus on student engagement and educational excellence, this role promises excellent career progression and generous benefits including a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Exclusive car leasing offers

Excellent CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about teaching science and improving practice.
• Passionate about engaging students in learning.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality lessons in science.
• Collaborate with other teachers and leaders.
• Support students to develop a love for science.

Skills

Good subject knowledge

Passion for Science

Collaborative working

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Science or related field

Job description

Outwood Academy Hindley

Proposed Start - Easter or September 2026

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 per year (MPS/UPS)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our dynamic department. The Science Department at Outwood Academy Hindley is a large and thriving department, where our team/im specialist teachers deliver high quality lessons in specialist labs all contained within a purpose‑built building and supported by our highly experienced team of technicians. The science curriculum is exceptionally well resourced with access to the most up‑to‑date classroom technologies to support teaching and learning.

As Principal of Outwood Academy Hindley, I am excited to introduce you to our school which was recently judged to be ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted. The report recognised our ‘culture of care’ and the welcoming environment that you would be joining if you were a member of staff here. There was also recognition of the ‘strong emphasis on staff development’; if you are passionate about education and improving your practice, you are guaranteed to be given excellent CPD opportunities.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science who has high aspirations for our students. You will have good subject knowledge, a passion for Kompetens, 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’ and be able to work collaboratively with our network of outstanding heads of subject and senior leaders. You will also be supported on your journey by our Directors of Science. We are totally committed to providing the best possible education for every child, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

Our academy provides excellent career progression and training for staff. 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 bays to develop cutting‑edge, evidence‑based teacher training and professional development programmes. OGAT colleagues benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today.

We offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits including a cycle to work scheme, plus a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy, with offers exclusively for Outwood colleagues.

If you share our vision, then why not join our family?

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