Teacher of Science

Smith's Wood Academy; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith's Wood Academy is excited to recruit a Teacher of Science. The role offers a chance for Early Career Teachers to make a difference in students' lives within a supportive learning environment. This position is ideal for those eager to contribute to a culture of high expectations and nurturing academic achievement.

Benefits

Bespoke Continual Professional Development

Discounts at nationwide retailers

Gym discount

Cinema discounts

Employee assistance programme

Structured counselling sessions

Focus on staff well-being

Qualifications

• Successful candidates should demonstrate good subject knowledge and teaching adaptability.
• Expectations include promoting positive outcomes and fulfilling professional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations motivating students in a productive environment.
• Plan well-structured lessons and assess student outcomes.

Skills

Adaptability

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment use

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

We are looking for a Teacher of Science to join us and aid our vision is that every child within the Trust, regardless of their background, will attend an Academy that offers an outstanding quality of education

The opportunity would suit an ECT and we'd encourage you to learn more about our what we offer our Early Career Teachers.

In this role, you will:

• Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment
• Promote good outcomes by students, planning well-structured lessons
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct

This is an exciting time to join us and a great opportunity to be involved in the next stage of development of this strong team. Over the last few years, there has been a real drive to develop collaborative planning of a well-sequenced, knowledge-rich curriculum in order to ensure our curriculum is inclusive and all students can achieve highly.

This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong, supportive environment.

About us

Located in the north of Solihull and serving students from Years 7 to 11, Smith’s Wood is in a transitional state as we embark on our next phase of continued growth. One of the most improved schools for attendance in the Midlands, we’re proud of the collective spirit and high expectations that permeate our school. It’s an exciting time to join us in our mission to “enrich the lives and transform the futures” of our young people.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust

At Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, we enrich lives and transform futures. Our four academies in and around Birmingham offer an outstanding quality of education, recognising that all our children are individuals and delivering exceptional pastoral care to ensure their happiness. Whilst we place strong emphasis on academic achievement, we take a holistic view of education and maintain exciting extracurricular programmes to create the well-rounded young adults of tomorrow. We’re also creating outstanding careers that could take you anywhere within our network – and take your future anywhere you want to go.

Benefits

• Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
• Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
• Perkbox example benefits;
• Discounts at nationwide retailers
• Gym discount
• Cinema discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to four structured counselling sessions per year
• A MAT wide focus on staff well-being

Closing date: 8.00am on 23 June 2025.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974