Teacher of Science

Oasis Academy Leesbrook, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5JE

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3

Teacher of Science job summary

At Oasis Academy Leesbrook, we’re
building a community where creativity and curiosity thrive. Science is the
engine that powers innovation—it’s hands-on, minds-on, and full of
opportunities to make sense of the world. We’re searching for a Teacher of Science
who can turn classrooms into laboratories of ideas and inspire the next
generation of inventors, problem-solvers, and changemakers.

 

Teaching science is part engineering,
part artistry, and part detective work. You’ll design experiments, troubleshoot
theories, and cheer on those “aha!” moments. If you’re ready to ignite a
passion for discovery and help students build the future, we’d love to hear
from you.

 

Why it matters to you

Teaching at Oasis Academy Leesbrook
is more than a career—it’s a calling. When you join us, you become part of a
dedicated movement focused on transforming lives, raising aspirations, and
delivering an education that truly makes a difference.

 

•       
Create real change – Make a lasting impact by shaping young lives and supporting a community
that needs you most.

•       
Advance your career – Access a full range of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
through our partnership with the National Institute of Teaching.

•       
Feel valued and supported – Join a team of passionate professionals in a collaborative,
inclusive environment.

•       
Build on strong foundations – Be part of a growing academy with clear ambitions for
excellence.

•       
Unlock wider opportunities – Enjoy whole-academy enrichment and the backing of a national
trust committed to investing in you.

 

Why you’ll love working here

Opened in 2020, Leesbrook is a
modern, purpose-built academy with a clear mission: to close the attainment gap
and live out Oasis’s core values—aspiration, achievement, care, and resilience.
Our academy offers state-of-the-art facilities, a collaborative team culture,
and a strong focus on digital innovation. We are deeply committed to both
student success and staff wellbeing, creating an environment where you can make
a genuine impact while developing your career.

 

Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in all areas
(January 2023), we deliver a research-informed, knowledge-rich curriculum
designed for excellence. Every student and staff member benefits from the Oasis
Horizons iPad scheme, supporting blended learning and equity. Beyond the
classroom, our community hub provides extended services such as adult learning,
job clubs, and foodbank support, making us a true anchor for local families.

 

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified
  Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent


• Relevant
  subject qualifications (e.g., BSc in Science or related discipline)


• Ability
  to deliver high-quality Science lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and
  Physics


• Strong
  understanding of curriculum and assessment requirements


• Enthusiasm
  and commitment to helping all learners progress and achieve

 

Ready to make a difference? Apply
today and join a school—and a trust—where you can grow, thrive, and lead real
change.

 

 

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

OCL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment & to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. Oasis Academies exists to provide a rich and balanced educational environment which caters for the whole person. Our task is to serve our learners as well as to provide a learning hub for the entire community. In this way we will raise aspirations, unlock potential & work to achieve excellence through encouraging a ‘can do’ culture which nurtures confident & competent people.

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 Oasis Academy Leesbrook

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1254 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oasis Academy Leesbrook website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-leesbrook

Our Academy opened in September 2018 with 230 students across year groups 7 and 8 and has grown year on year. Currently, we have 1,118 students on roll. We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school and a school of choice within Oldham. At Oasis Academy Leesbrook, we pride ourselves on having a staff body who are committed and dedicated, going above and beyond to serve our children and community.

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