Teacher of Science

Holyhead School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0HN

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPR/UPR

Teacher of Science job summary

At Holyhead, we are privileged to work in a diverse and vibrant community. Our shared purpose and passion for serving the community and promoting social justice mean we are making a positive impact on students’ life chances and aspirations. Our students are entitled to a first-rate, inclusive and context-specific education, one which provides them with the knowledge and skills to achieve their best possible outcomes. We promote and prioritise excellence, adults equipping students with the characteristics that are necessary for success in a rapidly changing society.

We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher with excellent communication skills who will:

Teach Science across Key Stage 3 and 4.

To prepare students for external examinations and assessments as directed by the Director of Learning.

More information

Please read the job description and person specification for further information about the role. We always welcome informal visits to come and meet us or to discuss the post in more detail over the phone. These opportunities can be arranged by contacting our HR Team via email at hr@holyhead.crst.org.uk or by phone on 0121 523 1960.

You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Holyhead School and Central Region Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and completion of an Enhanced DBS will be required by the successful candidate.

Please note: Applications are only accepted on the official CRST job application form, will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

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

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 Holyhead School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1271 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holyhead School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holyhead-school-birmingham

What makes Holyhead special is our commitment to learning without limits. Students enter the school with attainment levels significantly below the national average (ISDR) but go on to achieve whatever they set their minds to. More students than you find at other schools, go on to employment, Higher Education and Apprenticeships. They attend Russell Group Universities and read the most competitive courses you can imagine. They become Engineers, Lawyers, Accountants, Entrepreneurs and Doctors etc, but they also become well-rounded individuals who understand how to keep safe, how to articulate themselves and how to respect diversity, equality and active citizenship.

We invest a lot in developing the strength of their character, making students independent and confident with vision and intellectual curiosity.

The focus on the development of character extends to staff. Whilst we have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and CPD. We also expect staff to become role models for the school community. Our induction, staff incentive scheme and person specifications place an emphasis on Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative and Communication.

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