Teacher of Science

Downham Market Academy; Wimbotsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

Cycle to work scheme

Reduced gym membership rates

Partnerships with local restaurants

Mental health service

Extensive CPD

Job summary

Downham Market Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Science Teacher to start October 2026. You will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, building curiosity and understanding in science.

You will hold QTS, plan a knowledge-rich curriculum, and have opportunities to contribute to sixth form teaching, supported by an extensive CPD programme and wellbeing initiatives for staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum QTS required for Science teaching.
• Strong knowledge of KS3/4 Science curriculum.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to design engaging, adaptable lesson plans.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach science across KS3/4 with engaging lessons.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and development.
• Support pupils in sixth form as needed and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

QTS

KS3/4 science knowledge

Excellent communication

Engaging lesson planning

Professional growth

Education

Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Science Teacher to start October 2026 We are an ambitious school that has high aspirations and expectations for our students. We want to provide an education that is challenging yet accessible and relevant to the young people in our care. We want to inspire them to become life‑long learners that empowers them to be valuable members of society. We offer all of our students many opportunities to enhance their learning through trips and visits that are both local and further afield. Our extensive extracurricular programme provides all students with opportunities to learn new skills and improve on existing ones outside of the normal classroom environment; make new friends and develop life skills such as communication, teamwork and resilience. Knowing each student and member of staff individually allows us to build positive, mutually respectful relationships that support learning and create a culture of academic aspiration where success is celebrated. Promoting inclusivity, equality and diversity is fundamental to our academic curriculum and personal development programme. We want our students and staff to feel valued, respected and safe and we place great emphasis on their personal development and welfare. We are growing in popularity in the local community and we are now the top choice school for children in our catchment. We are oversubscribed in some year groups and need for a larger staff team to support this expansion. Downham Market Academy can offer you:

• An aspirational culture where students and staff are encouraged to maintain high standards and be at the forefront of education
• Students who are ambitious, polite and hard‑working
• The chance to contribute to planning an inspirational and knowledge‑rich curriculum that is inclusive and enhanced by opportunities to learn outside the classroom
• A supportive and collaborative staff body that works closely with colleagues in other schools within our Trust
• Excellent facilities and equipment where all staff have their own laptop; students have their own iPad to use in lessons and at home and where the school community makes excellent use of IT to communicate, collaborate and learn more effectively
• A commitment to providing extensive and tailored CPD that allows all our staff to flourish
• The opportunity to teach sixth form.
• A wellbeing package including reduced gym membership rates, partnerships with local restaurants, cycle to work scheme and a comprehensive mental health service

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)
• Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 3/4 curriculum for Science
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans that cater to different learning styles
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth

Values and Attitudes

• Passionate about teaching science
• Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for all students
• Committed to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion within the classroom
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives

Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

All positions within the Trust are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

All staff are expected to share this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks.

Downham Market Academy Safeguarding Policy: https://dma.tela.org.uk/safeguarding-policy