Job Title: Leader of Key Stage 3 Science
Location: Thistley Hough Academy
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week
Application Closing Date: 5th October 2025
Interview Date: week commencing 6th October 2025
About You:
Thistley Hough Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and highly motivated Teacher of Science to join our dedicated secondary school team from January 2026. You will have a genuine passion for teaching Science and the versatility to deliver engaging lessons across the wider Science curriculum, including physics, chemistry and biology. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher looking to broaden their subject expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking school environment, or for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) eager to gain valuable classroom experience with the guidance of a skilled team of teachers and a dedicated technician. You will be a confident communicator, committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning, with a proactive approach to curriculum planning, classroom management, and student progress. A strong focus on Health & Safety, creativity in lesson design, and a collaborative, student-centered mindset are essential to inspire and support learners across Key Stage 3.
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Strong knowledge of the KS3 Science curriculum, with the ability to design and implement engaging, differentiated schemes of work that lay firm foundations for GCSE success.
* Proven track record of excellent classroom practice, demonstrating high expectations and the ability to raise attainment and enthusiasm for science across all Key Stage 3 year groups.
* Leadership experience or clear leadership potential, including the ability to support and develop colleagues through coaching, mentoring, or leading CPD.
* Commitment to curriculum development and assessment, ensuring progress is accurately tracked and interventions are purposeful and effective.
* About the Science Department/Team:*
* Strong and skilled: a team with excellent subject knowledge and teaching expertise.
* Cohesive and collaborative: we work closely to share best practice and support one another.
* Student-focused: we prioritise every student's learning, progress, and enjoyment of science.
* Innovative and committed: we continuously develop our curriculum and teaching to ensure success for all.
About Our School:
Interested in what sets Thistley Hough Academy apart? We invite you to learn more about our ethos and experience the spirit of our community by visiting our website.
Discover More About Our Trust:
We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at, and we'll be delighted to assist you.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,916.00-£51,048.00 per year
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person