Science Teacher
The JCB Academy, Rocester, Staffordshire, ST14 5JX3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
18 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Teaching Hours - 08:30-15:45
Contract type
- Fixed term - 20 August 2025 to 31 August 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- between £32,650 and £50,809
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you love teaching science and like to collaborate with passionate colleagues in a team committed to being at the forefront of pedagogical practice? If so, The JCB Academy has an exciting opportunity for you to join our warm and welcoming community and to help us develop the engineers and business leaders of the future. This is a fixed term maternity cover contract which will begin on 20 August 2025 and end on 31 August 2026. We will consider applicants interested in part time hours, but a minimum of three full days will be required.
We welcome applications from both qualified and early career teachers. Not a qualified teacher? No problem. You’ll need a degree to back up your subject area expertise, but what’s most important is being able to inspire learners with your passion for science. We’ll train you on the rest. The JCB Academy is defined by a can-do culture and, as a teacher with us, you’ll drive it. Your positivity, subject area authority and energy will make you a role model for learners - it’s something you’ll live up to in every aspect of school life.
Please contact the HR Department by email to recruitment@jcbacademy.com or on 01889506100 if you would like any additional information or to arrange an informal visit. If you are interested in part time hours please feel free to send us an email or give us a call.
Please ensure your application clearly states your science specialism(s).
Closing date: Friday, 4 April 2025 at 9:00am. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What the school offers its staff
The JCB Academy is a school specialising in business and engineering. We teach learners from Y9 to SixthForm and provide Intermediate (L2) and Advanced (L3) apprenticeship programmes as well as Business and Engineering T-Levels which provide additional choices post-GCSE. Our approach pairs classroom learning with practical application, and we have an impressive range of world-class industry partners who help with that. JCB, of course, but also including Bosch Rexroth, HarperAdams University, Rolls-Royce and ToyotaMotor Manufacturing. Names that can turn heads with learners and lock in their learning engagement.
We offer a benefits package including an Employee Assistance Programme (including financial guidance, legal enquiries, support for issues at home and at work), interest free financing through BHN Extrasto buy the latest technology through salary deductions, discounted shopping with over 85 big-name retailers and discounted gift cards and eGifts, access to JCB’s dental scheme (monthly fee), free access to the academy’s gym, free on-site parking, Cycle scheme and paid time off for significant birthdays.
Commitment to safeguarding
The JCB Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
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About The JCB Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 819 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The JCB Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@jcbacademy.com
- Phone number
- 01889 506100
Everyone involved in The JCB Academy works together to provide a truly world class educational institution serving the needs and aspirations of young people across the West Midlands.
Our mission is changing lives by developing the engineers and business leaders of the future. To do this we will work tirelessly to ensure that those entrusted into our care have every chance to achieve success. It is important that learners achieve well academically to ensure that they can compete in the marketplace for higher education places and employment. It is also important that we work to develop those core skills essential for success, not just in the world of work but also in life. The JCB Academy looks to ensure that all learning enables young people to develop: can do/positive attitudes; the desire to achieve through actions; creative and enterprising behaviours; a willingness to learn in the pursuit of technical and academic excellence; and team work and leadership capability.
We have high expectations of each and every learner who will join us. Great store is placed upon self-discipline, good behaviour, uniform, teamwork and cooperation. These traditional values are at the heart of all we undertake at The JCB Academy.
The JCB Academy is a demanding and stimulating place to work. One where you will be supported to achieve your very best in a fantastic working environment.
We offer a benefits package which includes an Employee Assistance Programme (including financial guidance, legal enquiries, support for issues at home and at work), access to JCB’s dental scheme (monthly fee), free access to the academy’s gym, free on-site parking and Cyclescheme.
Arranging a visit to The JCB Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@jcbacademy.com.
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