Teacher of Science

Beckfoot Oakbank; Ingrow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckfoot Oakbank is seeking an inspirational Science Teacher to join our ambitious team. You will deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that challenge and inspire, fostering a respectful learning environment where every student can succeed.

We are looking for someone who will champion our school values of Enjoy - Learn - Succeed and can work collaboratively with colleagues. This is a full-time, Fixed-Term position ending on 31st December 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Committed to inclusion, equity and high standards in teaching.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues to support student success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging science lessons that challenge and inspire students.
• Create a respectful, inclusive classroom environment where every student can succeed.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive school culture.

Skills

Inspiring teaching

Team collaboration

Inclusion

High expectations

Student motivation

Job description

Beckfoot Oakbank is seeking an inspirational Science Teacher to join our ambitious team. You'll deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that challenge and inspire, fostering a respectful learning environment where every student can succeed. We are looking for someone who:

• Will champion our school values of Enjoy - Learn - Succeed
• Is passionate about their subject and able to spark students curiosity and their love of learning
• Is committed to supporting students of all abilities and backgrounds to achieve their full potential
• Can work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to a team culture
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, equity and the highest standards of teaching
• Has high expectations of themselves and their students, with a drive for continuous improvement
• Shares our Trust mission of creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind.

This is a full-time, Fixed-Term position ending on 31st December 2026.

Why choose Beckfoot Oakbank

Beckfoot Oakbank is a local 11-18 secondary school with a strong and growing sixth form. We are fully committed to our improvement journey and to delivering an exceptional education for the community we proudly serve.

As part of Beckfoot Trust, we benefit from:

Expert support and challenge from a skilled central team that works collaboratively with our school.

Access to trust-wide professional development, resources and shared learning.

We are proud to be a People First Organisation, where:

Staff voice is valued, and listening is central to our culture.

We actively work to reduce unnecessary workload.

We prioritise colleague wellbeing and professional growth, so our team can focus on making a meaningful difference for our students and their families.

This is a genuinely exciting time to join Beckfoot Oakbank, a school that is completely guided by our values of enjoy, learn, succeed. Our vision is summed up in one clear sentence: ‘Beckfoot Oakbank ensured every child succeeded in education, head a great career, and enjoyed life.’

About Beckfoot Trust

Our mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. Since our establishment in 2013, Beckfoot Trust has grown into a respected, locally rooted family of ten diverse schools (primary, secondary and special) that learn from and support one another.

We are team Beckfoot Trust, and together with Team Beckfoot Oakbank, we’re making a real difference in our community.

Discover more about our vision, the benefits we offer, and how you can join us in shaping the future by visiting our Careers Page.

Beckfoot Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks.

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