ECT Science

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1WY

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 July 2026

• Closing date

  16 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 November 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
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Range

What skills and experience we're looking for

Notley High & Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

About the role:

An opportunity has arisen for an ECT or soon to qualify ECT to join our fully staffed Science Department.

We are a supportive and dedicated team who share a love of our subjects and a commitment to helping young people succeed. The profile of science at our school has grown significantly in recent years. At Key Stages 3 and 4, we follow the Ark curriculum, which provides students with a strong and ambitious foundation. At GCSE, they can choose either Combined Science or Triple Science, and we are proud to also offer GCSE Astronomy. At Sixth Form, we run A Level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, taught in specialist laboratories with excellent facilities for advanced practical work. Our new curriculum has already led to rapid improvement in results, and it has been exciting to see more students choosing to study science beyond GCSE. Science at Notley is increasingly a springboard for the future: our alumni go on to study a wide range of STEM degrees and apprenticeships, from engineering to life sciences, at universities across the country. We are fortunate to have 11 laboratories, and every teacher has their own teaching space. This allows us to create a strong sense of ownership and consistency for our students. Staff are also equipped with iPads, which we use at Key Stage 3 to assess progress, helping us to monitor learning and provide rapid, effective feedback. The department is made up of nine teachers and three fantastic technicians, who play a vital role in ensuring high-quality practical work. We work closely together as a team, sharing ideas and supporting one another. It is a friendly, collaborative environment where both experienced colleagues and those earlier in their careers can thrive. This is an exciting time to join us. You will find opportunities to teach across all key stages, including GCSE Astronomy and A Level sciences, as well as access to excellent training and development through the Ark network and local STEM hubs. Above all, you will be part of a department that continues to grow in strength and ambition, and where your enthusiasm for science will make a real difference. If you are passionate about your subject and keen to help shape the next stage of our journey, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

Please view our advert on our careers page to view our Working at Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form brochure where you can learn more about our team, values and benefits.

Work Schedule:

Full Time, Permanent

How to Apply: To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Notley High School.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to enquiries@notleyhigh.com

What the school offers its staff

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

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About Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1255 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form website
• Email address: recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/notley-high-school-and-braintree-sixth-form

At Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do - learning together and succeeding together to be the best that we can be.

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

Arranging a visit to Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org.

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