ECT - Science

Samuel Ward Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0LD

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  16 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 33.25 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed-term until 31.08.2026
• Pay scale: MPR 1-2 (FTE: £31,650 - £33,483 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an early career Teacher of Science with a passion for accelerating progress within our Humanities department. You will have the ability to teach Science across the ability range and will be able to enthuse, engage and motivate our students to achieve their full potential. This is an exciting time to join our journey of improvement and play a key part in transforming the lives of our young people. The ideal candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic Science teacher who truly is passionate about the subject
• Be a committed team player;
• Have the ability to engage and inspire pupils and build excellent relationships;
• Be committed to the School's ethos;
• Be passionate and ambitious about their own career development.

What the school offers its staff

You will join a friendly and welcoming faculty which is forward thinking, innovative, very supportive and passionate about their teaching. Science is a much-valued subject within the School. We are looking for a driven individual who will inspire our students to take the subject at GCSE and A-Level and become more confident and curious in their learning.

We are looking for a teacher who loves their subject, loves field work, focuses on literacy as well as extended writing and is a creative thinker and not afraid to try new things.

You will be joining a faculty of equally committed colleagues who are determined to raise standards, generate real student interest in Science and ensure students enjoy their learning.

Further details about the role

We encourage prospective applicants to come and visit us during the school day. Please contact Tom Johnston, Headteacher for more information, an informal conversation or to make a pre-application visit (email Kirsty Franks, Headteacher’s PA on Kfranks@samuelward.co.uk )

Closing date: 09:00am, 16 May 2025

Interviews: w/c 19 May 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

USP Candidate Information Pack October 2024.pdf - 6.71 MB (opens in new tab)

JD ECT Science - April 2025.pdf - 204 KB (opens in new tab)

About Samuel Ward Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1176 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Samuel Ward Academy website
• Email address: Kfranks@samuelward.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/samuel-ward-academy

Arranging a visit to Samuel Ward Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Kfranks@samuelward.co.uk.

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