Description Role: Teacher of Science Academy: Outwood Academy Hemsworth Start Date : 01/09/2026 Salary (Actual Salary): £32,916 - £51,048 Working Pattern : Standard Teaching Hours, Part Time Considered 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: I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Hemsworth, an 11-18 Academy in the Historic Market Town of Hemsworth, West Yorkshire. We have a relentless focus on learning, underpinned by a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich every student. As part of the Outwood Family since 2018, we provide the very best, holistic education within a safe and secure community. We recently completed a multi-million pound development, including a new 17-classroom teaching block, and are proud to hold Gold Status from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health. We actively work to reduce staff workload, allowing more time to focus on our vision: students first, raising standards, and transforming lives. Whether you are ambitious for progression or determined to be an outstanding classroom teacher, this is the place for you. If you share our passion for making a real difference, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team. About the Department: Our Science department is a vibrant and collaborative team, bringing together a wide range of specialisms and experience. We are a supportive environment where colleagues at every stage of their career are encouraged to develop, grow and thrive. The department is led by a Head of Department, with two Seconds in Science and seven Teachers of Science. We are fortunate to be supported by two exceptional Science Technicians who play a vital role in enriching teaching and learning by bringing practical science to life. In addition, our Science SSIP provides further dedicated support to the team. Every teacher benefits from a fully equipped laboratory that they can personalise as their own teaching space. Our schemes of work are fully resourced, enabling staff to focus on high-quality teaching and adapting lessons to meet the needs of all learners. Inclusion is central to our ethos; we firmly believe that every student is capable of success. At Key Stage 4, students follow the AQA GCSE Science specifications. At post-16, we offer a T-Level in Health, providing students with an excellent blend of classroom-based learning and meaningful industry placement. The ability to contribute to the delivery of T Level Health would be desirable, but is not essential. To view the Teaching Staff recruitment booklet for Science : Click Here You are warmly encouraged to visit our department prior to submitting an application. To arrange a visit or to ask any questions, please email f.hipten@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.