Teacher of Science

Oak Academy, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  8 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 January 2026

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: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) M1 - UPS3

Teacher of Science job summary

About the Role

As a Science Teacher, you will deliver engaging, well-structured lessons across the ability range, supporting students with diverse needs to make meaningful progress both academically and personally. You will work closely with colleagues, inclusion staff, and leaders to create a safe, supportive, and motivating learning environment.

You will be accountable to the Principal and play an active role in the wider life of the Academy.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver high-quality Science lessons in line with agreed schemes of work

Differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including students with SEN

Use assessment and feedback to support progress and set clear learning targets

Maintain accurate records of progress and report to parents in line with Academy policy

Create a positive, well-managed classroom environment that promotes learning and good behaviour

Embed digital learning where appropriate

Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and technicians

Act as a form tutor and contribute to PSHE, assemblies, and cross-curricular activities

Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, and equal opportunities at all times

About You

A qualified teacher who meets the Teachers’ Standards

A strong classroom practitioner with high expectations for all students

Someone calm, flexible, and solution-focused, with excellent behaviour-management skills

A team player who values collaboration and professional development

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing

What We have to Offer:

• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
• A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
• Strong potential for career progression.
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
• An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
• Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced-price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.



Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Shelley Morris, HR Academy Lead at shelley.morris@oa.weareauthentic.education

Together we are Courageous, Innovative, Excellent

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 Oak Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 647 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oak Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oak-academy

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