Teacher of Science

Garforth Academy; Garforth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Garforth Academy invites applications for a part-time, temporary Teacher of Science to join us from January 2027. The position is 13 hours per week across 52 weeks, with a pro-rata salary aligned to the stated range for this role.

Located on Lidgett Lane in Garforth, the academy serves a diverse 11–18 cohort and seeks to maintain high standards of teaching and student progress.

Qualifications

• Part-time role as Teacher of Science starting January 2027.
• Temporary contract until December 2027 or until substantive postholder returns.
• Pro rata salary reflects 13 hours/week across 52 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging science lessons to students aged 11–18.
• Contribute to science curriculum development and improvement.
• Monitor pupil progress and support inclusive learning.

Skills

Science teaching

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Job description

Teacher of Science (7399) at Garforth Academy

• Job Reference: EDV/2026/GA/54108
• Location: Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1LJ
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
• MPR / UPR: (£32,916 to £51,048 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata
• Hours Per Week: 13
• Weeks Per Year: 52
• Closing Date: Midnight, Thu 15th Oct, 2026
• Start Date: January 2027
• Positions Available: 1

About this Role

Garforth Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of Science to join our academy in January 2027 on a part time, temporary basis until December 2027 or until substantive postholder returns.

Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in your classes? Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

As a successful and dynamic Academy, Garforth is an exciting place to learn and a great place to work. If you choose to come and join us, you will become part of a well‑established, talented and committed team of staff.

Your new school

With nearly 2000 students aged between 11 and 18 Garforth Academy is a busy and vibrant place. The academy serves a predominantly urban catchment area, which includes Garforth, Kippax, Aberford, Micklefield, Swillington and Colton among others. We are a large and oversubscribed academy, and we pride ourselves on knowing our students well and doing our best to ensure everyone fulfils their potential.

Your new role

We have an exciting teaching opportunity and are looking for an outstanding, committed and motivated teacher to contribute to the development of teaching and learning and curriculum in our Science department. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and proven classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for developing and inspiring the pupils in their care.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust's success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high‑performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.