Teacher of Science

Queen Elizabeth's Academy, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7AP

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 March 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
• Subjects: Health and social care, Psychology, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Queen Elizabeth’s Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our team from September 2026 on a full‑time, permanent basis.

We are committed to academic excellence, and the successful candidate will deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, motivating students and supporting them to achieve their full potential.

There may also be opportunities to teach GCSE Psychology and BTEC Health and Social Care for candidates with relevant experience.

We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers. We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit us, meet our team, and gain a sense of our supportive and vibrant community.

For the right candidate, a TLR payment may be available in recognition ofadditionaldepartmental responsibilities.

What the school offers its staff

This post would suit either a confident and ambitious ECT or an experienced teacher. 

The successful candidate will:           

• Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students           

• Be an excellent teacher and a committed team player           

• Have a proven track record of success and raising student attainment           

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

• Be committed to the academy’s ethos of high expectations.

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

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.pdf - 197 KB (opens in new tab)

Be part of our team - Diverse Academies Trust.pdf - 2.44 MB (opens in new tab)

About Queen Elizabeth's Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 879 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen Elizabeth's Academy website
• Email address: tpiper@queenelizabeths-ac.org.uk
• Phone number: 01623 623559
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-elizabeth-s-academy-mansfield

Queen Elizabeth's Academy is a growing secondary school for students aged 11-18 years based in Mansfield with over 900 students. In both our latest Ofsted and SIAMS inspections, we were rated ‘good’ overall with feedback that our academy has ‘established a culture that supports all pupils to learn well’ and that ‘pupils understand the school’s Christian values well’.

Arranging a visit to Queen Elizabeth's Academy

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

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