Teacher of Science

Aston Manor Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4PZ

29 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Science job summary

Aston Manor Academy

as part of Equitas Academies Trust

Aston Manor Academy, Phillips Street, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4PZ

Tel: 0121 359 8108

Teacher of Science

Based at Aston Manor Academy but working across Equitas Academies Trust

36.5 hours per week

Grade MPS-UP, Scale Points 9 to 22

£32,916 to £51,048

Required for September 2026

Aston Manor Academy is seeking to appoint a well-qualified innovative and enthusiastic Teacher of Science. The successful candidate will first and foremost be an excellent classroom practitioner, who has enthusiasm for their subject, is able to motivate and inspire students and will further support the high achievements of the department.

We are specifically looking for a teacher who has experience in teaching A level Biology and/or Chemistry to help support our growing post-16 Science offer. The ability to teach both A level subjects is desired but not essential. Due to the nature of the role, we will be unable to accept applications from ECTs.

Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Aston Manor Academy (Secondary) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve. We are consistently in the top 15% of schools nationally for achievement.

Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving students. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly and supportive ethos which enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. In our last Ofsted inspection (May 2025) we were judged to have maintaining the standards identified at our previous ‘Outstanding’ Inspection. In addition, our Sixth Form is rated one of the best for both progress and attainment in Birmingham!

To a successful candidate, Equitas Academies Trust offers:

• A supportive and nurturing working environment
• A commitment to CPD opportunities
• Employee wellbeing benefits including access to a technology scheme, cycle to work scheme, Voluntary Health Care Cash Plan and many more.
• Employer contributions to Local Government Pensions Scheme (support staff) or Teacher Pensions Scheme (teaching staff)
• An inclusive and caring ethos.

We would welcome visits to Aston Manor Academy prior to the closing date or alternatively, delighted to answer any questions you may have.  To arrange a visit, please contact the HR Department on 0121 359 8108 or via email at jobs@equitasacademiestrust.com

For more information and to download an application pack including job description and person specification, please visit our Equitas website: https://www.equitasacademiestrust.com/work-for-us/

Closing date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 midday.

Interviews will take place week commencing: Monday 30th April 2026

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Equitas Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all pre-employment checks necessary to meet safer recruitment requirements, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, right to work check, online search and references.

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 Aston Manor Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1020 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Aston Manor Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aston-manor-academy

Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving students. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly and supportive ethos which enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. In our last Ofsted inspection (June 2017) we were judged to be Outstanding in all areas. In addition, our Sixth Form is one of the best in Birmingham for attainment and progress!
As part of Equitas Academies Trust, Aston Manor Academy lives and breathes by the values of:
All different: All equal: All achieving.

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