Teacher of Science

Yewlands Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 8NN

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  1 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31 August 2026
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Science - Temporary until 31 August 2026

Location:Yewlands Academy, Sheffield

Contract:Full time / Temporary

Salary:MPS/UPS

About Us

At Yewlands Academy, every lesson, every moment and every interaction matters. Our passionate and expert teaching staff are specialists in their subjects, committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-informedlessons that ensure knowledge is not just taught—but remembered and applied. Because true learning is about long-term understanding, not short-term recall. Serving children aged2–11 years, we are proud to be part ofBrigantia Learning Trust.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creativeTeacher of Scienceto join our vibrant, oversubscribed school.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is a talented professional who wants to provide every student with a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background
• Is committed to raising and maintaining outcomes in Science
• Is enthusiastic and has passion for the curriculum and the potential of every student
• Has vision, drive and flair as you join our supportive and forward thinking staff team
• Has a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to Yewlands Academy and its community

The role will focus upon:

• The quality of teaching and learning
• Assessment and monitoring of performance
• The curriculum at Key Stage 3 & 4 and transition
• Capturing and sharing best practice with colleagues

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A hardworking and enthusiastic Science department with outstanding technician support
• Fantastic students
• High quality professional development and support
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across an ambitious and forward-thinking
• 2-18+ Sheffield Trust
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of children

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.

Safeguarding

Brigantia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete anenhanced DBS checkand must read our Safeguarding Policy atwww.yewlandsacademy.org/Policies

To arrange an informal chat please contact Executive Assistant, Sharon Fort, by emailSFort@brigantiatrust.net

Brigantia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.

Interviews may be held on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advert early, should we appoint to the role.

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.

About Yewlands Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 912 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Yewlands Academy website
• Email address: sfort@brigantiatrust.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/yewlands-academy-sheffield

Arranging a visit to Yewlands Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sfort@brigantiatrust.net.

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