Teacher of Science

Retford Oaks Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7NJ

10 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 June 2026

• Latest start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

This post would suit either a new entrant to the profession or an experienced teacher.We would welcome a teacher returning to work after a career break and will consider part time or flexible working where possible.

The successful candidate will:

Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students by exemplifying and promoting dedication to excellence

Have high expectations of themselves and the ability to instil these in staff and students alike

Be an excellent teacher and a committed team player

Be invested in enabling student progress, whilst also developing the students holistically

Deliver innovative and creative lessons which engage and challenge students to achieve their full potential

Essential

• Strong subject knowledge in Science and a passion for teaching and inspiring students.
• Experience of delivering engaging and effective lessons in a secondary school setting
• Clarity of purpose and student-centred vision
• Understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour

Desirable

• Evidence of contributing to writing and implementing relevant plans and resources
• Experience of teaching A level

What the school offers its staff

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14% OR Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%.

ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunitiescovering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning.

Full support and induction.

A strong and caring ethos among staff and students.

Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies.

Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes.

Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes.

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.

Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers. for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.

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

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

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.

Job Description and Person Specification - Teacher of Science.pdf - 327 KB (opens in new tab)

About Retford Oaks Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1118 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Retford Oaks Academy website
• Email address: crank@retfordoaks-ac.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/retford-oaks-academy

Welcome to Retford Oaks Academy, a proud member of Diverse Academies Trust, dedicated to providing an outstanding experience for our students. We are privileged to work with highly motivated students who embody ‘ dedication to excellence’. We demand the best from our staff and students in order to provide the opportunity to achieve the highest possible outcomes, alongside a varied and extensive range of wider development experiences. An unwavering focus on the quality of education offered allows us to provide a broad and balanced currriculum delivered in our outstanding, modern facilities.

Personal development contributes strongly to our curriculum, with support and guidance provided by our Pastoral Team, including through daily sessions and theme days which underpin academic progress.. This is supplemented by a diverse range of clubs, trips and enrichment opportunities to enhance learning in lessons.

We have an open door policy so, if you would like to visit and see what makes us ‘Oaks and Proud’, we would be delighted to welcome you to our Academy.

Arranging a visit to Retford Oaks Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email crank@retfordoaks-ac.org.uk.

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