Description Role: Teacher of Science Academy: Outwood Academy Riverside Start Date : 01/09/2026 Salary (Actual Salary): £ £32,916 to £51,048 Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success. This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance. Welcome from the Principal: We are a free school in the centre of Middlesbrough, and we do things differently! Do you? As Principal, I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Riverside, an innovative free school within a nationally renowned Trust that nurtures talent and provides high-quality professional development. Opened in 2020, Riverside is a special place to work with genuine care for every family member. Our community is built on core values, including kindness, compassion, respect, and integrity. We maintain academic rigour and high expectations, resulting in very good behaviour and attendance that is above the national average. Students face no 'glass ceiling' and benefit from exceptional personal development opportunities (including Cadets, MiSST, and LAMDA). This is a unique opportunity to join an inspirational team making history. We are currently on Russell Street (with a satellite site in Eston) and are planning a move to a new, state-of-the-art facility by 2027. If you genuinely love working with children and will go above and beyond for our young people, we would love to hear from you. Would you like to be part of this journey? About the Department: Join Our Dynamic Science Department! Are you ready to be part of a vibrant team of friendly and knowledgeable professionals? Our science department is seeking a passionate individual to join our ranks. Here's why you should consider this opportunity: Our Science department is a friendly, supportive and high performing team of 5 teachers. The department includes a combination of experienced and more recently-qualified staff. The department is a great place to start your career as a teacher as well as somewhere where more experienced staff can thrive. The department is extremely well resourced. Every classroom has a visualiser and these are used extensively by the team in frequent and highly effective episodes of guided practice to develop strong procedural knowledge and confidence for independent and deliberate practice. There is a substantial departmental office and the department is supported by two Science technicians. Engaging Environment: Work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues who are dedicated to creating a positive learning environment. State-of-the-Art Labs: Enjoy access to fully equipped science laboratories, backed by outstanding technical support, to enhance your teaching experience. Enthusiastic Learners: Motivated students who are eager to learn and genuinely enthusiastic about science await your guidance. Cognitive Science Approach: Embrace a forward-thinking teaching methodology grounded in cognitive science, allowing you to implement the most effective practices Comprehensive Support: Benefit from a fully written scheme of work that provides a strong foundation, while allowing room for your creative adaptation. If you're passionate about science education and eager to contribute to a department that values innovation and excellence, apply today! Your expertise will shape the future of our students and inspire a lifelong love for science. Join us in making a lasting impact! If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact James Lynas, Head of Department at j.lynas@riverside.outwood.com Responsibilities The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques like Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards. This professional must be aware of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students, alongside possessing a good understanding of curriculum developments within their specific subject area. The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents, both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches. To view the full job description please click here. Qualifications Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4. The successful candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) and understand how these tools can enhance student learning. The role demands high levels of professionalism, including the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, and a capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues. To view the person specification please click here.