Teacher of Science

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary free school located in Manchester is seeking educators to join its team. The role involves supporting student development within a values-driven environment focused on professionalism and inclusion. Staff will partake in regular coaching and development opportunities, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. The school champions equal opportunity and diversity, aiming to create a positive impact on educational and social challenges. This position features hybrid working arrangements and various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Professional development coaching

On-site parking

Salary sacrifice schemes

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Values-driven approach to education.
• Ability to contribute to a culture of success.
• Experience with coaching and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational and personal development of students.
• Collaborate with staff to create a positive learning environment.
• Participate in regular coaching and professional development.

Job description

Why choose Dixons Newall Green Academy

Dixons Newall Green Academy is a secondary free school located in the Wythenshawe district of Manchester, England. The school opened its doors to Year 7 students in September 2023 and will grow year by year until it serves students aged 11 to 16 by 2027. We endeavour to create an impressive culture of success through the operation of strict routines and protocols, an unwavering focus on results, and by offering the very best teaching and support.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• We believe that people, more than strategy, create value - we all belong and grow together
• '9 in 10' for teachers: our innovative strategy providing greater flexibility and agency
• The incorporation of the best practices from successful academies within the Dixons Academies Trust, as well as those from other schools, both domestically and nationally
• A values-driven approach to education, with a clear vision and a focus on results, strict routines, and strong relationships at all levels
• Weekly coaching opportunities to support professional growth

What the school offers its staff

• We are values driven: we work hard on the things that matter, with humility; we are good and kind; we are motivated by mastery, autonomy and purpose.
• We have been challenging educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years.
• We have launched a bold flexible working policy to give our teachers more time back.
• We are ambitious for every child and highly inclusive.
• We have an innovative approach to central operations which allows educators to focus on teaching and learning.
• We prioritise the professional development and growth of all our staff; every member of Team Dixons receives regular coaching.
• We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and our staff work collaboratively to share resources and reduce workload.
• We offer hybrid working arrangements and free on-site parking.
• We have a wealth of benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (private health, lifestyle benefits and discounts).

Interview and start details

Interviews will take place on 29 and 30 January 2026.

Start date will be 01 September 2026.

Apply and learn more

Full details of this role can be found in the job description and person specification.

Please visit our careers site at joindixonsat.com for more information about our trust, our roles and our benefits or call us on 0161 383 1160 and speak to Elizabeth O'Hara, Academy Admin Manager, to discuss the role further.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at Dixons. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

We are focussed on delivering an ambitious equality, diversity and inclusion strategy. You can read more about this here.

Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.