Teacher of Science

Sharnbrook Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 1JL

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS1
• Additional allowances:

  MPS1

Teacher of Science job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our team at Meridian House

Salary: MPS 1 - £32,916

Hours of work: Full-Time, Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our team at Meridian House. Meridian House is a new approach to appropriate provision in mainstream schools. It is located on the site of Sharnbrook Academy, a bespoke provision for students who are enrolled at either Lincroft Academy, Sharnbrook Academy or The Ferrers School. The aim of Meridian House is to work with students in a therapeutic setting, reduce preventable exclusions and improve the quality of education for students who have experienced ongoing difficulty in their main school setting. The vision and belief are for all young people to leave school with the skills, values, aptitudes and capabilities necessary to realise their full potential and allow them to fully contribute to society.

Within this position, there may be a requirement to teach across our Trust schools in both Science and PE

The Opportunity

A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team

To contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum

To establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils

The ideal candidate

Have a good educational background with evidence of CPD

Have a clear, fully inclusive and educational philosophy

Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively influence

Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude

Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity

Benefits of working for us:

As a multi-academy trust of 30 schools, Meridian Trust can provide a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff. With an initial teaching training facility and a teaching hub network within our Trust, there are ample opportunities to both, get into teaching, and develop within the profession.

As well as the above we also offer:

Unlimited access to CPD via Meridian Learning

Free annual eye tests

Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support

Unlimited value cycle to work scheme

To see the full range of benefits available, please visit Employee Benefits - Meridian Trust

Located on the site of Sharnbrook Academy, Meridian House is a bespoke provision for students who are enrolled at either Lincroft Academy, Sharnbrook Academy or The Ferrers School. Our mission is to inspire, educate and guide the next generation towards brighter futures through delivery of bespoke, impactful programs tailored to specific needs

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Meridian House - Meridian House

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the job description

Closing date for applications is: 20/05/2025

Interview to take place on: 22/05/2025

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

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

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 Sharnbrook Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1685 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sharnbrook Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sharnbrook-academy

Sharnbrook Academy is a member of the Sharnbrook Academy Federation multi-academy trust. Our academy is set in attractive rural surroundings and provides excellent opportunities for pupils aged 11 to 18. We are proud to be part of an organisation where students thrive in lessons and make significant contributions to the wider life of the school through extracurricular activities, work in the community and by participating in local and national competitions. Student behaviour is exemplary, and the climate for learning is vibrant and inclusive.

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