Teacher of Science

The Priory Ruskin Academy, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8ED

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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: 1.0 FTE (part time considered)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated Science Teacher to join our passionate team.

This post would suit a newly qualified or experienced teacher, and a part time contract or job share would be considered. While it is not essential, it is hoped that the successful candidate will be a Physics specialist.

There is a unique energy at The Priory Ruskin Academy; we are forward thinking, aspirational and dynamic but with a genuine warmth and supportive culture. We are looking for passionate individuals with a desire to support and promote outstanding education to join Ruskin’s progressive and dynamic staff team.

There are currently 12 Teachers and 2 Technicians in the department. Teaching groups are split at KS4 to allow teachers to teach their specialisms. Our students do Combined Science at KS4. Triple Science is an option for students to choose at KS4 and is an addition to their normal Science lessons. At KS5 Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Science are subjects that our students can choose.

What the school offers its staff

Are youlooking for an opportunity tojoin an outstanding academy and develop your experience in a school environment? Do you want to have a genuine impact on shaping our teaching and learning culture as well as accessing Trust wide mentoring, succession planning and career development?

As a MAT our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.

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.

Teacher Job Description (13).pdf - 240 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Priory Ruskin Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1379 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Priory Ruskin Academy website
• Email address: ceburton@prioryacademies.co.uk
• Phone number: 01476 410410
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-priory-ruskin-academy

Our Academy offers a vibrant and stimulating learning environment where every young person is challenged to reach their full potential. Our students are proud of their Academy, where outstanding teachers and dedicated pastoral teams ensure high standards of academic success and a sense of personal responsibility.

Our curriculum is varied and inspiring, reflecting our traditional core values coupled with a modern outlook that celebrates the creativity of our specialisms in the Arts and Sport. Our extensive extra-curricular provision further nurtures students’ talents, providing a variety of educational, sporting and cultural opportunities. Such wide ranging academic and personal experiences are extended to our successful Sixth Form, from where the majority of our students will continue to university.

A Priory Ruskin student has high expectations for their future success and “Aims High and Shows Respect” in all aspects of school life. We respect our learning. We respect and foster our talents. We respect our school and wider community. It is our mission to ensure that each student appreciates the excitement of learning, the rewards of personal challenge and the importance of helping others in order to become a true citizen of the world.

Arranging a visit to The Priory Ruskin Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ceburton@prioryacademies.co.uk.

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