Science Teacher

Fowey River Academy, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1HE

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

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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: 1.0 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Fowey River Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed Teacher of Science, to join our successful Science Faculty from September 2026.

We work together to create a caring, supportive and engaging learning environment.

This position is open to both experienced and Early Careers Teachers [ECTs] who are

committed to delivering high-quality education and raising the aspirations and

achievements of our students.

We are ambitious for our future and are working to establish the academy as the school of choice within the local community.

About You:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Science who places students at the heart of their teaching. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, inclusive and challenging lessons that inspire a love of science and support high-quality learning for all.

You will share our vision and values, contribute positively to a collaborative team, and be committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for students.

What the school offers its staff

Working for TPAT and Benefits

‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019

We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.

We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.

If you choose to work for us, you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job Description and Person Specification (5).pdf - 1.04 MB (opens in new tab)

About Fowey River Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 661 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fowey River Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
• Phone number: 01726 833484
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fowey-river-academy

Arranging a visit to Fowey River Academy

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

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