Teacher of Science
Bradford Forster Academy, Bradford, BD4 8RG2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
17 October 2025 at 8am
Date listed
13 October 2025
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS
Teacher of Science job summary
Teacher of Science
Full time - Fixed Term
Start Date: January 2026 to 31st August 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025
Salary Band MPS/UPS
Bradford Forster Academy, an 11-16 Church of England secondary academy and part of the Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT), is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Science to cover a period of maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to join our excellent team at a student-centred academy committed to providing the highest quality of education.
As a Teacher of Science at Bradford Forster Academy, you will inspire students and foster a love for scientific inquiry. You will have up-to-date knowledge of teaching up to GCSE level and a proven track record of good or better teaching. We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) who are inspirational, proactive, and eager to contribute to our school improvement journey.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an outstanding and experienced classroom practitioner.
- Has a "Good" or better teaching record.
- Has strong experience working with children in a secondary setting.
- Is inspirational to colleagues and students, sharing best practice.
- Has up-to-date experience and knowledge of teaching up to GCSE.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
- An academy and senior leadership team that will allow you to be inspirational, proactive, and play an active part in our school improvement journey to outstanding.
- Tailored CPD with a strong commitment to developing individual career paths.
- A stimulating, attractive, and welcoming learning environment.
- A brand-new purpose-built building with state-of-the-art technology and resources.
- An approach that supports and stimulates professional growth.
For full details, an application form, and an information pack, please visit our website: https://bradfordforsteracademy.co.uk/
Further information about the job
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‘Everyone working in or for our school service shares an objective to help keep
children and young people safe and promote each child’s welfare by
contributing to:
• providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn
and develop in our school setting, and
• identifying children and young people who are suffering or likely to
suffer significant harm, and taking appropriate action with the aim of
making sure they are kept safe both at home and in our school setting’
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Applying for the job
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bradford Forster Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 969 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bradford Forster Academy website
Bradford Forster Academy, which opened in September 2015 as a new 11-16 Church of England Academy, as part of the new Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust. We currently have 1033 students on roll from years 7 to 11 and Summer 2020 saw our first cohort of students successfully completing their time with us and going on to take up a wide range of local and national Post-16 courses and positions.
Bradford Forster Academy is an exceptional school with high aspirations and ambition for our young people.
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