Second in Science

The Oakwood Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 9PJ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Permanent Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2B of 5,868

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Oakwood Academy have a fantastic opportunity for an excellent teacher to join our Science Faculty in the capacity of Second in Science. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to raise achievement in Science and will work closely with the Head of Faculty and other post holders to develop and implement an aspirational curriculum and raise student achievement . A specialism in Chemistry is welcomed, though not required.

The post would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about their subject and has a real interest in developing young people. They will demonstrate an approachable manner, a keen eye for detail and the ability to motivate and manage the behaviour of students. The successful candidate will have the highest expectations of our students and will be keen to develop their practice. The successful candidate should have a track record of positive outcomes at Year 11.

The Oakwood Academy is an over-subscribed 11-16 School. We have talented staff, committed and enthusiastic students, strong local partnerships and a wide range of co-curricular and sporting opportunities for students.

The Oakwood Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

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.

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Kirsty Aplin, k.aplin@oakwoodacademy.org.uk. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please include the following in the additional information section of the application:

• Your reasons for applying for the role
• Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in Science.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

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.

Science Department Information.pdf - 117 KB (opens in new tab)

Second in Science - Job Description and Personal Specification March 26.pdf - 375 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Oakwood Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 746 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Oakwood Academy website
• Email address: k.aplin@oakwoodacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01159539323
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-oakwood-academy

The Oakwood Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.

Arranging a visit to The Oakwood Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.aplin@oakwoodacademy.org.uk.

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