Teacher of Science
Q3 Academy Tipton, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7NR12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
11 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 Hours, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Q3 Tipton has high expectations for all students and is one of nine schools in the Mercian Academy Trust. We embed the ethos of the Trust: “To live life to the full in pursuit of that which is good, right and true” and are passionate about social equality within our community. “Pupils are becoming motivated and resilient learners who show pride in their achievements, they enjoy their learning. Pupils say this is now a place where they feel safe, supported and heard. Teachers treat pupils as individuals, and pupils welcome this” (Ofsted, 2025).Q3 Academy Tipton received 'Good' from their latest Ofsted Inspection, being described as 'committed to improving outcomes for all pupils' (Ofsted, 2025).
We are seeking a self-motivated, supportive and inspiring teacher who has experience in teaching Science across Key Stages 3 – 4; the ability to contribute to the delivery of one of our A Levels (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) would be welcomed but is not essential. You will be an excellent teacher who is passionate about your subject and able to inspire and motivate students to learn.
The Q3 Academy Tipton is looking for someone who has:
- Excellent subject knowledge in Science;
- A track record of inspiring students in Science, enabling them to achieve outstanding results;
- Inspiring and creative ideas to make Science subjects accessible to a range of abilities;
- The ability to understand and work with assessment data to monitor and intervene as appropriate with students.
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
What the school offers its staff
Q3 Tipton has high expectations for all students and is one of nine schools in the Mercian Academy Trust. We embed the ethos of the Trust: “To live life to the full in pursuit of that which is good, right and true” and are passionate about social equality within our community. “Pupils are becoming motivated and resilient learners who show pride in their achievements, they enjoy their learning. Pupils say this is now a place where they feel safe, supported and heard. Teachers treat pupils as individuals, and pupils welcome this” (Ofsted, 2025).Q3 Academy Tipton received 'Good' from their latest Ofsted Inspection, being described as 'committed to improving outcomes for all pupils' (Ofsted, 2025).
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All post holders are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) and satisfactory employment references, as well as identification and qualification checks which will be required before commencing duties.
All appointments are subject to two satisfactory references and online search.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Q3 Academy Tipton
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1587 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Q3 Academy Tipton website
- Email address
- jasmine.gill@merciantrust.org.uk
Q3 Tipton has high expectations for all students and is one of nine schools in the Mercian Academy Trust. We embed the ethos of the Trust: “To live life to the full in pursuit of that which is good, right and true” and are passionate about social equality within our community. “Pupils understand expectations and appreciate the positive environment. Teachers treat pupils as individuals, and pupils welcome this. Pupils feel confident to ‘be themselves’ in this inclusive community” (Ofsted, 2022).
We are a large inclusive and diverse 11 – 19 school. Our students come from many backgrounds, speak different languages and follow different faiths. Students are encouraged to join our advocate groups: anti-racism, anti-sexism, pro-LGBTQIA+ and inter-faith. We are fully committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging for all. We are proud that our staff body reflects the diversity of our student community including our middle and senior leaders.
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