Salary:
M1-6 / UPS + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Benefits
Hours:
Full Time
Contract:
Permanent
Join Our Team as a Teacher of Science at Firth Park!
About The Role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our department during an exciting period of transformational change. You will contribute to developing a refreshed curriculum, engage pupils across KS3 and KS4, and support our journey to achieve outstanding outcomes. Whether you're an experienced teacher or a strong ECT, you'll have opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and make a significant difference in students' learning.
To Be Successfully Shortlisted For This Role, You Will
* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Have experience teaching science in a UK secondary school setting
* Be committed to inclusive and inspiring teaching that supports all learners
* Share our high expectations for behaviour, achievement, and attitude to learning
Visit Us
We warmly welcome visits to the school; please contact us to arrange a visit.
About The School
Firth Park Academy is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024. Located in Shiregreen, Sheffield, we serve around 1,200 pupils and reflect a diverse community, with over a third speaking English as an additional language.
The school is undergoing transformational change, positively impacting classroom practice, curriculum, and culture. This is an excellent time to join us. We seek individuals dedicated to inclusive, aspirational education who are eager to contribute to our vision and future.
Who is Lift Schools
Lift Schools is one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the country, with 57 schools educating over 33,000 pupils. Our mission is to provide excellent education for every child, every classroom, every day. We believe in transforming lives through education and invest in our staff to facilitate this.
What Lift Schools Can Offer You
* A supportive, forward-thinking department committed to continuous professional development through CPD, coaching, and peer observations
* A comprehensive well-being package and a generous pension scheme
* Access to Project?H, our platform for sharing evidence-based teaching practices across the trust
* Ongoing development opportunities, from classroom practice to career progression
Closing date: 29th June 2025
Interview dates: 4th or 8th July 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates should review the job description and person specification before applying.
Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. We follow a fair recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including online checks for shortlisted candidates. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and a prohibition from teaching check where applicable.
We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time, and flexible working options are available.
Lift Schools is a Disability Confident Employer, offering a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr