Teacher of Science

The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5FF

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS3: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

For September 2026 we are looking to appoint an inspirational, resourceful and academically qualified full time science teacher to join our successful and established science department.Ideally we are looking for a chemistry specialist but all specialisms will be considered. Applicants will be expected to teach all science at KS3 and their specialism at KS4. Teaching at KS5 would be preferable but not essential.

Applications from ECTs are particularly welcome, with a full support package available.

What the school offers its staff

South Wolds is a high attaining, semi-rural popular school located in the village of Keyworth in Nottinghamshire which is only 6 miles from West Bridgford. We are also a founding partner of the East Midlands Education Trust, committed to providing a first class education for all of our students.

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.

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

For further information regarding the post, or to arrange an informal discussion about the post, please contact Gail Burrows atgburrows@southwolds.ukor call the school office on 0115 937 3506

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post. They will also be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. 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. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00 am on Monday 23rd February 2026

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to that date. Should this prove successful we may close to new applicants earlier so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

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 Application Pack February 2026.pdf - 968 KB (opens in new tab)

About The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1024 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form website
• Email address: recruitment@emet.uk.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-south-wolds-academy-sixth-form

Arranging a visit to The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form

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

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