Science Teacher

Outwood Academy Adwick, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7SF

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 October 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-U3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Your Role: As Teacher of Science (Animal Care), you will:

Shape and implement a forward-thinking science curriculum that now incorporates animal care at Level 2 and Level 3.

Foster a culture of inquiry, experimentation, and critical thinking among students, with the use of specialist facilities.

Work with a team of dedicated science educators (14 science teachers, 3 technicians and 1 workplace coordinator) to reach their full potential.

Collaborate with employers heads to create a holistic and integrated educational experience.

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What the school offers its staff

Join Outwood Academy Adwick in Doncaster, a dynamic and innovative learning environment dedicated to fostering curiosity and excellence in science education. We are seeking a Teacher of Science with the ability to teach Animal Care at Level 2 (BTEC) and Level 3 (Animal Care T Level).

Why Choose Us?

Cutting-Edge Facilities: Immerse yourself in state-of-the-art laboratories/classrooms equipped with the latest technology, creating an unparalleled environment for both students and educators. In September 2024 a mini hospital ward built within the department will be used to enhance our delivery of theT Level in Health(our flagship and unique offer), this has since been followed by a unique indoor and outdoor animal centre in September 2025 for our delivery of T Level Animal Care.

Collaborative Culture: Become part of a collaborative and supportive community that values teamwork, creativity, and continuous professional development. Your ideas and expertise will be celebrated and embraced.

Inspiring Student Body: Engage with bright and eager young minds who are ready to embark on a journey of discovery. Ignite their passion for science and guide them towards becoming future leaders in the field.

Flexibility and Innovation: Be at the forefront of educational innovation, where your leadership will drive the implementation of progressive teaching methods and dynamic curriculum enhancements.

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.

About Outwood Academy Adwick

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1117 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Academy Adwick website
• Email address: recruitment@adwick.outwood.com
• Phone number: 01302722237
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-adwick

We are an 11-18 academy based just north of the large, friendly, South Yorkshire town of Doncaster.

We have been a member of the Outwood Family since 2009, and in our 2023 Ofsted inspection the academy was graded Good in all categories. The inspection noted ‘the school has a supportive and caring culture. Staff build arm and friendly relationships with pupils. Pupils achieve their full potential. Staff are proud to work at the school’.

We offer a holistic education that makes learning stimulating, engaging and enjoyable for every student.

The inspectors were equally complimentary about our sixth form provision, with a wide range of courses on offer; including A Levels, vocational qualifications and T-levels.

We have also won numerous awards as a school and we have been accredited with the prestigious IQM Award, in addition to being an IQM Centre of Excellence for 3 years, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

If you share our vision, join our family.

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Adwick

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@adwick.outwood.com.

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