Teacher of Science

Job Title: Teacher of Science

Actual Annual Salary: £34,069 - £46,040 (M1-M6)

Contract Type
:
Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week

Provisional

Start Date:

January 2027

Your opportunity to deliver outstanding Science lessons and inspire the next generation of scientists.

We are looking for an inspirational Teacher of Science to teach all three Science subjects to KS3 and KS4 with a passion for delivering excellent educational experiences for our students. You will have the opportunity to use your subject expertise to play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children in our trust. Our commitment to high expectations, a joy-filled contemporary curriculum and excellent teaching means that we can create more opportunities for the lifelong success of our pupils as they grow into confident, capable young adults.

You will be:

• be a qualified teacher (or hold an equivalent teaching qualification) with secure subject knowledge in Science.
• be able to deliver the Science curriculum effectively and teach consistently high-quality lessons, promoting curiosity and a love of learning.
• be committed to supporting the needs of all learners, including pupil premium students, looked-after children, those with SEND, EAL learners and higher-attaining pupils.
• have strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• be willing to contribute to the wider life of the academy, including enrichment opportunities, STEM activities, trips and clubs.
• demonstrate a commitment to your own professional development, making the most of the support available within the academy and Trust.
• be developing competence across the Teachers' Standards, appropriate to career stage.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

Hanham Woods Academy is a secondary school located within the outskirts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire, delivering education to more than 800 pupils aged 11-16. It is one of the most improved academies in the South West, and has a growing reputation both locally and regionally.

While we appreciate the unique setting in which the academy is placed, we work hard to challenge students from a variety of backgrounds to be the best they can be in all areas of life. Our mission here is simple: we want to give people the best chance of success, underpinned by our ethos of 'Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Kind'.

We want students to 'climb the mountain' in order to achieve success both academically and by developing a confident, resilient and hard-working character.

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with…