Teacher of Science

Sandhill View Academy; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with science teachers

A-level teaching opportunities

Professional growth and CPD support

Ambitious pupil progression

Job summary

Aspire North East Multi Academy Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Science for Southmoor Academy within the Sandhill View Academy family. The post involves delivering high-quality science lessons, assessing pupil progress, and contributing to a culture of high aspiration and achievement.

You will work with dedicated staff across academies, benefiting from CPD, collaboration, and a focus on excellent pupil outcomes in a trust that values wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified science teacher with passion for the subject.
• Strong classroom management and ability to engage pupils.
• Commitment to high expectations and positive relationships.
• Experience in CPD and collaborative networks

Responsibilities

• Engage pupils and build positive relationships in science lessons.
• Deliver high-quality science teaching and assess progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Trust and across academies.
• Take advantage of CPD and support networks to improve practice.
• Contribute to attainment of ambitious pupil outcomes.

Skills

Passion for science

Excellent classroom teaching

Strong pupil engagement

Team player

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Post: Teacher of Science

Startingdate: January2027

Salary: MPS/UPRS - £34,069 - £52,835

Location: Southmoor Academy

Contracttype: Full time

ContractTerm: Permanent

We are a family of academies whoshare one vision:

To provide the highest quality education for young peoplein the communities we serve.

Ourvision goes beyond our own Trust. We want to contribute to the broaderregeneration of our region by empowering our students to have high aspirations,achieve excellent outcomes and enjoy learning.

Weaim to achieve our vision by being an excellent employer who ensures that allstaff within and across our academies work together with high levels of moralintegrity. We base every decision around one fundamental question: how willthings improve for our young people as a result of this?

OurAcademies share one vision and implement the same policies, but we are proudthat each has its own unique identity. Staff collaborate within and acrossacademies. We are committed to continually developing all staff so that theyhave high levels of satisfaction and are motivated to provide the best possibleteaching and support to our students. We have the organisational expertise tosupport our academies and to support the sustainable growth of the Trust.

We are committed to therecruitment, retention and development of excellent staff, who are passionateabout building positive relationships and improving the life chances of ouryoung people.

Our academies recognise the hugepotential in our students; we have high expectations and insist on highstandards for all. Both academies have significant strengths which have been celebrated byOfsted:

Southmoor (Ofsted September2022): Leaders at Southmoor Academy have created a welcoming culture with highambition for the pupils. Pupils and teachers get along very well. Behaviour inschool is positive. There is very little low-level disruption. This means thatteachers can teach uninterrupted. Staff enjoy working at the school and theyare proud to work here. There is a strong sense of teamwork. Staff recognisethe efforts that leaders have made to manage workload.

Southmoor 16-19 study: Studentsare mature and sensible. Current students in Years 12 and 13 are making goodprogress on their chosen courses because teaching is consistently good andmembers of staff are on hand to support them every step of the way.

Sandhill View (November 2025):Pupils, including the most vulnerable, speak powerfully and with warmth aboutthe positive impact of the school’s work. Trust and school leaders act inpupils’ best interests. Leaders are high profile around the school. They arewelcoming to pupils and model the positive, consistent approach that theyexpect of staff. This has helped leaders to build a staff team that fullyembraces the trust and school ethos that if ‘you get it right for the mostvulnerable you get it right for everyone’.Pupils appreciate the support and care that they receive. As one pupilcommented, ‘No matter who you are, you get support at this school.'

Weare seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring teacher who can spark aninterest and thirst for knowledge in young people.

You will be:

• a well-qualified teacher with a passion for the subject
• an excellent classroom teacher
• unwavering in your commitment to engage pupils andbuild excellent positive relationships
• a team-player who will take full advantage of ourdedicated CPD and support network
• someone with a real drive to secure successfulpupil outcomes

We offer:

• The opportunity to work with other highlysuccessful teachers in science
• A-level teaching within your specialism ifyou want development in this area
• Support to grow within an organisation thatwants you to be happy and successful, and implements really innovativestrategies to support this
• Ambitious pupils taught in an environmentwhere outstanding academic progression is the highest priority; nearly half ofall KS4 pupils at Southmoor Academy (and an increasing number of pupils fromSandhill View Academy) go on to study ‘A’ levels within the Trust, with overone third of all sixth formers who took up university courses in September 2022now attending a Russell Group institution.

Closingdate for receipt of applications is 9.00am on Friday 9th October 2026

This post is exemptfrom the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Aspire North EastMulti Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Anyoffer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.