Teacher of Science

• Job Reference #: EDV/2025/OBA/87265
• Location
  :
  Ortongate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5RQ
• Contract Type
  :
  Permanent
• Contract Term
  :
  Full-Time
• Salary
  : £32,916.00 – £51,048.00 per annum (FTE)
• Closing Date
  : 11:59pm, 25 January 2026
• Start Date
  :
  September 2026
• Positions Available
  : 1
• Suitable for ECTs
  :
  Yes

Required for a September 2026 start, we are seeking a well‑qualified and highly motivated Teacher of Science to join our Science Department. The successful candidate must be able to deliver high quality teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4. Offering A‑Level teaching is advantageous but not essential.

We welcome applications from both experienced and early‑career teachers (full induction will be provided to ECTs based on the Early Career Framework).

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is an Academy located close to the Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire & Lincolnshire borders, with excellent road and rail links. The Academy continues to expand and, in September 2018, opened a £6 million wing, joining a £20.6 million state‑of‑the‑art building completed in 2012. We keep improving standards, achieving strong results at GCSE & A‑Level in recent years.

• Is a well‑qualified Teacher of Science with outstanding subject knowledge
• Can inspire students using enthusiasm and enjoyment of the subject to help all students reach their full potential
• Is confident in the use of systems and data tracking
• Can communicate effectively with students, parents and staff
• Is able to work as part of a team to raise standards

• An opportunity to join a well‑established and supportive department with a strong ethos of teamwork
• Professional development through nationally recognised training courses
• Access to a range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Wide range of employee benefits
• Health and well‑being programmes, including counselling services
• Support and guidance from the department and senior leadership team

Closing date for receipt of applications:
Sunday 25 January 2026.

Please note that the Academy reserves the right to withdraw the advert at any time, or interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, right to work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 can be found here:

All academy policies can be found here:

Katherine Scothern

Ortongate, Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE2 5RQ