Second in Science

Job Title

Second in Science

We are seeking an enthusiastic, inspiring teacher who can spark an interest and thirst for knowledge in young people.

Location:

Sandhill View Academy

Starting date:
September 2026

Salary: MPS-UPS (32,916 – £51,048) + TLR 2b £5,873

Contract type:
Full time

Contract term:
Permanent

We are a family of academies who share one vision: to provide the highest quality education for young people in the communities we serve. We aim to contribute to the broader regeneration of our region by empowering our students to have high aspirations, achieve excellent outcomes, and enjoy learning. We are committed to recruitment, retention and development of excellent staff, who are passionate about building positive relationships and improving the life chances of our young people.

Sandhill View (Ofsted November 2025):
Sandhill View Academy is a calm, happy and inclusive school where “inclusion is built in, not bolted on” and pupils, including the most vulnerable, speak warmly about the transformative support they receive. Leaders have created an “impressive personal development programme” that broadens horizons and equips pupils to thrive, while staff foster a safe, respectful environment where, as one pupil shared, “No matter who you are, you get support at this school.”

Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, with recent national assessments reflecting strong progress and increasing confidence in tackling more challenging learning.

Southmoor (Ofsted November 2017):
Southmoor Academy is a good and improving school where pupils are achieving well. Staff morale is very good… Teachers have good subject knowledge and use skilful questioning to extend pupils’ learning, develop skills and increase their understanding.

Southmoor 16-19 study:
Students are mature and sensible. Current students in Years 12 and 13 are making good progress on their chosen courses because teaching is consistently good and members of staff are on hand to support them every step of the way.

• Well-qualified Scientist with a passion for the subject
• Excellent classroom teacher, with a proven track record of motivating pupils to reach their potential
• Authentic leader who can build on the existing strengths of the team
• Unwavering commitment to engage pupils and build excellent positive relationships
• Team-player who will take full advantage of our dedicated CPD and support network
• Someone with a real drive to secure successful pupil outcomes

• Opportunity to work with other highly successful teachers in Science
• Support to grow within an organisation that wants you to be happy and successful, and implements really innovative strategies to support this
• Ambitious pupils taught in an environment where outstanding academic progression is the highest priority

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9.00 am on Monday 16th March 2026.

Applications should be returned to Sam Ferry, Head of HR and PA to Joanne Maw,

Prospective applicants are warmly invited to have an informal chat about the role and/or arrange a visit to our schools prior to application/interview. Please contact Sam Ferry on the email address above.

Please visit our website for further details:

Aspire North East Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.