Teacher of Science (0.4)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD

Weekly coaching

Employee assistance programme

Gym discount

Cycle-to-work

Onsite parking

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a competent science teacher for a fixed-term post at Trinity Academy. The role is 0.4 FTE (about 13 hours per week) with days to be agreed at interview, January to August 2027.

The successful candidate will teach science within the academy’s science department and may undertake additional department work from September 2027. QTS is required and enhanced DBS checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory.
• Declaration of all convictions and cautions before interview.
• Online profile and social media details provided for interview.

Responsibilities

• Teach science in the school's science department.
• Contribution to department work beyond regular teaching may be available from Sept 2027.

Skills

Competent science teacher

Aspiration for excellence

Exceptional teaching

Passion for pedagogy

Education

QTS

Job description

A fixed-term science teaching post at Trinity Academy, a free school within the Amplify Education multi-academy trust, running from January to August 2027. The core of the work is teaching science in the school's science department, which aims to move from excellent to world-class teaching. The post is part-time at 0.4, about 13 hours a week with days agreed at interview, and may lead to further department work from September 2027. Candidates need QTS and are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

What the job involves

• Teach science in the school's science department

What’s required

Qualifications

• QTS

Skills & knowledge

• Competent science teacher with an aspiration to teach at the highest level
• Exceptional teaching skills gained through career or personal experience
• Passion for pedagogy

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, with periodic re-checks
• Declaration of all convictions and cautions, including spent ones unless protected, before interview
• Online profile and social media account details provided for interview

Other

• Genuine care for young people
• Ability to ensure and deliver effective safeguarding
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What’s offered

• Continuing professional and leadership development
• Weekly coaching for all staff and weekly department co-planning
• Employee assistance programme offering counselling, support and advice
• Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme and eyesight test vouchers
• Onsite parking or access via public transport
• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family-friendly policies
• Automatic enrolment in the Teacher's Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund