Teacher of Science

Windsor Olympus Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Offers and discounts with retailers

Job summary

Windsor Olympus Academy in Birmingham invites applications for a Teacher of Science on the Main Pay Scale up to UPS3. The post is permanent and starts January 2027 or sooner.

The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic science department and support students to reach their potential. The role is based on-site at the new Olympus school, part of Windsor Academy Trust, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Job description

Windsor Olympus Academy

Teacher of Science

MPS1- UPS3

Contract type: Permanent

Start January 2027 or sooner

This is an exciting opportunity within Windsor Academy Trust. We are looking for an outstanding and ambitious Teacher of Science who can make a difference to the lives of young people at Windsor Olympus Academy (Olympus). You’ll need the commitment and passion and energy to make our vision for Olympus a reality in the local community.

A targeted retention incentive payment may be available to eligible teachers in this role, subject to meeting the criteria set out by the Department for Education. Please visit GOV.UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/targeted-retention-incentive-payments-for-school-teachers) for more information.

Olympus is our brand new free school that opened in Sandwell in September 2023, recruiting 180 students from Sandwell and Birmingham. The school caters for students aged 11 to 16. It opened with Year-7 students only, as a six-form entry school. Olympus will grow year-on-year to provide education for 900 students after five years. This is the next opportunity to join our amazing team as our students now progress into their KS4 study. You will be at the very front of architecting the environment, infrastructure and pathway to success.

Windsor Olympus Academy will create the right environment for young people to flourish, igniting their passion and love of learning, enabling them to thrive academically. We will awaken students’ aspirations and develop their understanding of well-being and health, enabling them to thrive personally. We will be at the heart of the community.

As well as a bespoke package of professional development, we offer a range of staff benefits including membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, an employee assistance programme and access to offers and discounts with well-known retailers.

Closing date: Sunday 20th September 2026, 5pm

We look forward to hearing from you!

Windsor Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory medical clearance, DBS checks and where appropriate, documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.