Teacher of Science

We are seeking to appoint a talented, innovative and ambitious teacher of Science. This is an exciting time to join the school as we are increasing our numbers on role significantly and recruiting several new staff to meet this need. If you provide high-quality teaching and have a natural passion for improving the life chances of children, then this could be the role for you.  

Science is a popular subject due to the engaging curriculum programmes and excellent curriculum leadership. All curriculum programmes have been fully planned and fully resourced to specifically meet the needs of The Oaks Academy pupils. The successful candidate will take responsibility for further enhancing the curriculum whilst being supported by the experienced Curriculum Team Leader for Science. 

What can we offer you: 

• Supportive and inspiring teaching and learning community with regular coaching and mentoring opportunities 
• Coherent and well-planned continual profession development with the opportunity to achieve the TEEP (Teacher Effective Enhancement Programme) internationally recognised qualification. This compliments your individual subject pedagogy and supports our whole school approach to teaching and learning 
• Enrolment on the national Effective Formative Assessment Dylan William project as a whole school initiative 
• Individual subscription to a range of research-based teaching and learning platforms, including: 
• The National College 
• TES Develop 
• Bluesky Learning Modules 
• TLP Perks – access to a wide range of discounts and benefits for employees of The Learning Partnership Trust.  

Please apply by midnight on Sunday 5th January 2025

For further information regarding this role or would like to book a tour of the school please contact Joanne Mackreth-Aylett on 01270 661223 or email admin@theoaksacademy.co.uk

Start date - Autumn 2025

In the first instance, the role is offered for a fixed term of 1 academic year.

The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status.

The Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.