Teacher of Science
Thorp Academy, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AH18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
3 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £51,048
What skills and experience we're looking for
An honours degree
A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience of teaching, learning and assessment to at least KS3/4, preferably KS5
A good understanding of curriculum developments
Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
Commitment to high standards in all aspects of the academy’s work
An understanding of how Assessment for Learning can improve student performance and how to embed this within your department
Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
Able to use student level data to raise standardsü
Enthusiasm for your subject
Creative problem solving together with willingness to take on and develop and try new approaches and ideas
Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues
Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents
Pleasant and friendly manner
Polite and punctual
Reliable
A commitment to working as part of the
whole Academy team and supporting the vision and aims of the Academy
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
Flexible working opportunities
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
Further information about the job
Post: Teacher of Science
Contract Type: Permanent, starting 1st September 2026
Salary Range: MPS 1 – UPS 3 (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE)
Working Type: Full Time
Base: Thorp Academy, Main Road Ryton, Tyne & Wear, NE40 3AH
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
The Science department at Thorp Academy consistently helps Year 11 students to produce outstanding results. Science results have been above national average for consecutive years and we are one of the highest performing Science departments in Northern Education Trust. Triple Science is a popular choice at Thorp and in 2025 over 40% of triple students achieved grade 7+ in all 3 exams, with 5 of the students achieving x3 grade 9's. 17% of our combined science students achieved x2 grade 7's or higher. At A-level in 2025, 38% of our Year 13 students achieved a grade A or A*. On top of supporting pupils to pass exams, the Science department excels in ensuring success for pupils of all abilities across all key stages including Key Stage 5, where we continue to offer all 3 Sciences and BTEC Science.
At Thorp Academy, members of the Science department provide formal, high quality mentoring to ECTs, and are proud of the success they experience. Science pedagogy is at the heart of discussions in staff training and all staff receive weekly high quality CPD from school leaders and subject directors as well as having access to both internal and professional qualifications through the NET Staff College.
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Sophie Curry, Business Manager at s.curry@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 3rd March 2026.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Thorp Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1496 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thorp Academy website
- Email address
- s.curry@northerneducationtrust.org
- Phone number
- 01914132113
Arranging a visit to Thorp Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.curry@northerneducationtrust.org.
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