TEACHER OF SCIENCE
Required for September 2026
Permanent, Full Time
MPR1 – UPR3 (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)
Birches Head Academy is part of the Frank Field Education Trust and we work collaboratively with others in our FFET family, allowing our students and staff many opportunities to develop. This is embodied in the FFET vision: ‘Social Justice through Excellence in Education’ and in the Academy motto: ‘Aspire to be More’.
Due to the promotion of one of our existing Science Teachers, Birches Head Academy is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Teacher of Science to join this successful and well-resourced department. This is an opportunity for a committed professional to make a real difference to some wonderful children and leave a lasting legacy for the local community, by helping us to ensure our students receive a world-class education, thereby enabling each child to reach their full potential.
The successful candidate should be an outstanding practitioner, experienced in teaching both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You should have a proven track record of successful outcomes and delivering on your plans. An innovative teacher, you should be passionate about teaching and learning research and practice.
Applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs are warmly invited.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 10 March at 9am
Interviews to take place: W/C 23 March
For further information, including the recruitment pack and application form, please visit our website at:. Alternatively, you can contact the school for an information pack.
Completed application forms should be emailed to jbracegirdle@bircheshead.org.uk
Birches Head Academy requires an application form to be completed in order to be considered for this role. Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.
Birches Head Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. References will be requested prior to interview.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Therefore you should only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK without the need for employment sponsorship.