Teacher of Science

The East Manchester Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

The East Manchester Academy in Beswick, part of the GM Education Trust, invites applications for a part-time Science Teacher (0.6 FTE) to inspire pupils across KS3-4 with engaging lessons and high expectations.

You will plan, assess and contribute to curriculum development, collaborating with colleagues to raise attainment, promote safeguarding and inclusion, and develop enrichment activities within a supportive, thriving trust.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge in Science.
• Ability to motivate and challenge students of all abilities.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and assess student progress and maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities within the Science department.

Skills

Qualified Teacher

Subject knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding & inclusion

Education

QTS/PGCE

Job description

0.6 FTE

About Us

The East Manchester Academy is a vibrant and innovative educational community in the heart of Beswick. We are a part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust. Together, we create lives of opportunity.

‘The East Manchester Academy is a beacon of hope and aspiration for pupils’ (Ofsted 2023)

‘The sense of community is tangible in this inclusive school.’ (Ofsted 2025)

This is an exciting time for the academy and to help transform the life chances of students within East Manchester. As you will see from our recent Ofsted inspection report, we have driven rapid improvements to all areas and are ready to accelerate further. We are a growing academy and we are now looking to add further capacity to our team as we enter the next stage of our development; to become an exceptional school that ensures the children of East Manchester flourish both academically and socially. We are a forward thinking and happy school, we embrace research and work collaboratively with colleagues within and beyond our trust to drive standards.

Please visit our website to learn more about us and contact: [e-mail] if you would like to arrange a visit to the academy prior to application.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our successful team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious practitioner to deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring students to develop a curiosity for science and achieve excellent outcomes. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, monitoring and assessing student progress, and maintaining high expectations for learning, achievement and behaviour. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to curriculum development, enrichment opportunities and the continued success of the Science department.

About You

You will be a qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge and a passion for delivering outstanding Science education. We are looking for someone who can motivate and challenge students of all abilities, build positive relationships and contribute to a culture of high aspirations. The successful candidate will be an effective team player with excellent organisational and communication skills, a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion, and a desire to continually develop their practice. Whether you are an experienced teacher or at an earlier stage in your career, you will share our commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for every student.

Full details about the role and the qualifications, experience, and attributes required can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Why Join Us?

The successful candidate will join an academy that is relentless in its drive to ensure our students and staff alike achieve their very best and our proud of themselves. We are proud to serve our diverse and inclusive community and wish to appoint a practitioner who shares our commitment to young people in challenging circumstances who believes that excellent leadership can leverage high levels of performance and remains optimistic in the face of adversity.

A Trust for Every Child and Every Colleague

We believe that great futures are built by great people. Colleagues who work in our schools will experience the same focus on care and guidance, opportunity and challenge, so that they can deliver an exceptional education to our young people. They will become the very best practitioners through bespoke support and opportunities to learn professionally, to collaborate, to lead innovation and to advance their career with us.

We strive for excellence in everything we do. At GMET, every role, from teaching to support, is valued. You’ll be supported and empowered to grow within a trust where our core values guide our work with learners, colleagues, families, and the wider community.

We invest in our people. As part of GMET, you’ll benefit from a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your health and wellbeing, help you save money, and make your salary go further including:

• A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture
• High expectations for all learners and staff
• A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust
• A commitment to equity, diversity and accessibility
• Tailored CPD and coaching
• Trust-wide networks and learning communities
• Leadership development pathways
• Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working options

We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to:

• Enhanced DBS checks
• Reference and identity verification
• Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.