Teacher of Science (0.5FTE)

Alde Valley Academy, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4BG

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  28 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Teacher of Science (0.5FTE) job summary

Alde Valley Academy (part of Kingfisher Schools Trust) is the fastest growing secondary school in Suffolk due to the high expectations we have of our staff and students.  We are ambitious for our students’ progress, attainment and personal development and strive to create an environment that promotes a keen enjoyment of learning. We are situated in Leiston, a small town not far from Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and close to the beautiful Suffolk coast.  

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspiring part time (0.5FTE) teacher of Science to join our friendly and inspiring team. 

We take pride in nurturing, motivating and encouraging all our staff and pupils to be the best they can be. At Alde Valley Academy, every day offers the chance to Aspire and Achieve together. As part of our community, you’ll be embraced by colleagues who Lead with Kindness, champion your growth, and celebrate every milestone. Here, Stronger Together isn’t just a slogan, it’s how we work: mentoring one another, sharing expertise in collaborative planning, and offering tailored professional development that helps you thrive at every stage of your career.

We have high aspirations for our pupils and provide a range of opportunities to enrich their life experiences. We are proud that we provide a highly caring and safe environment for our pupils and families. 

The successful applicant will:

• Be an excellent teacher with a passion for your subject
• Have the ability to inspire pupils to achieve their potential.
• Deliver the highest quality educational experience for our children
• Be wholly dedicated to safeguarding pupils. 

We can offer:

• a welcoming and caring staff team 
• a supportive team of professionals within the school and as part of Kingfisher Schools Trust  
• a school committed to the well-being and professional development of staff

Kingfisher Schools Trust offers a range of benefits including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
• Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College 
• Pension scheme (TPS) with generous employer contribution 
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice 
• Shopping and leisure discounts 
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme 
• Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme 

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact recruitment@kingfisherschools.co.uk

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Alde Valley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 674 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alde Valley Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alde-valley-academy

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