Teacher of Science

The Excel Academy; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Excel Academy in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Teacher of Science to join our team of professionals working to raise standards across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The position offers a salary of £32,916–£51,047 (MPS/UPS) and is temporary to cover maternity leave until January 2028. Applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome. A strong command of spoken English is essential for interacting with staff and students.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Science to Key Stages 3 and 4.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science to students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Contribute to raising standards and expectations across the department.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver the curriculum.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Principal: Miss A Steele | Required: January2027 | Teacher of Science| MPS/UPS, Actual Salary £32,916 - £51,047 |Temporary toCover Maternity Leave, until January 2028| Applications from bothexperienced and ECTs are welcome

The Excel Academy is seeking to appoint anenthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our team of highly motivatedprofessionals who are working collaboratively to raise standards andexpectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4.

Our ethos is one of 'Pride and Respect'and what makes us different is the sense of belonging that is felt across ourorganisation. We are looking for a professional that can join us and share inthat 'sense of belonging'. To continue our success, we need the very bestpeople, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to bea part of this? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff andstudents in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Our Purpose

At the Excel Academy our purpose isthat we are committed to "To provide a first-class education to allow allstudents to excel." Webelieve in developing all aspects of a young person and therefore, personaldevelopment is a key part of our curriculum. We recognise that every child isan individual and our success is founded in the strong relationships that existbetween the Academy and home.

Why Excel?

The Excel Academy is the academy of choice in the area. Our students thrive and we achieve strong academic success.The academy opened as Holden Lane High School in 1963 and in 2013 it became TheExcel Academy. Our students achieve well in academic qualifications however; we have established traditions in sport and the arts.

Our outstanding new building creates a safe and vibrant environment that allows our people to achieve their full potential. We have cutting edge facilities, which together with our innovative personalised curriculum provides a basis for success. At Excel we aim to help students develop and grow into young adults who are ready to go out confidently into the world.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Academies, four Primary Academies and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of Primary and Secondary Academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child that overcomes inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.