Teacher of Science (Chemistry)

Nottingham Girls' Academy; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Hub access

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Mental Health First Aider training

CPD and professional development

Public sector pension

Eye tests & spectacles discount

Family friendly policies

ECT support programme

Childcare savings

Generous annual leave

Automatic pay progression

Free parking

Workload and directed time policies

Professional supervision for academyLe

Job summary

Nottingham Girls' Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust, seeks a Science Teacher with a preference for Chemistry to join our dedicated team. Applications from ECTs are welcome and encouraged to apply.

We value passion for teaching, high standards, and a collaborative approach to empower young women through innovative pedagogy and supportive professional development within a nurturing school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in Chemistry teaching preferred.
• Able to engage and inspire students.
• Committed to professional growth and best teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach science, with emphasis on Chemistry where possible.
• Engage with students beyond the classroom and model positive behaviour.
• Contribute to school improvement and professional development.
• Uphold school values of inclusivity and excellence.

Skills

Chemistry teaching

Job description

We are looking for a Science Teacher to join our team here at Nottingham Girls' Academy, we would be particularly interested to hear from candidates with Chemistry teaching experience.

Applications from ECT's are welcome.

About the role:

You will be an educational professional who:

• Is passionate about teaching and learning, and committed to continuous professional growth.
• Thrives in a demanding yet rewarding environment, responding with resilience and positivity.
• Embraces our values of potential, excellence, inclusivity, and togetherness, and are dedicated to helping every student succeed.
• Actively engages with students beyond the classroom, modelling positive behaviour and building strong, respectful relationships.
• Stays at the forefront of educational research and pedagogy, bringing innovative ideas into their practice.

If you share our belief in empowering young women with the skills, confidence, and ambition to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

About Us:

The Nottingham Girls’ Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), based on the outskirts of Nottingham, provides 11-19 education for over 900 pupils. The academy, led by the Executive Principal, David Tungate, has a clear vision for the future. Through high standards in teaching and pastoral care, they are determined that pupils are able to achieve great results and leave as confident, compassionate and articulate young women, with the skills to support them through the rest of their lives.

Research has shown that a single sex environment empowers girls to realise their potential and through the dedicated and specialist care on offer, the academy aims to support this through teaching focused solely upon the needs of girls.

More information can be found here: https://www.nottinghamgirlsacademy.org/

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.