Teacher of Science

Acle Academy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3ER

24 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum

Teacher of Science job summary

Part of the Wensum Trust

Tel: 01603 254327

Email: rsutton@acle.norfolk.sch.uk

• Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum
• Permanent
• Full Time

We welcome applications from teachers who can bring a real enthusiasm to the school and who will continue to raise the already high standards of educational achievement.

Acle Academy is a thriving oversubscribed secondary school for 11–16-year-olds located in the heart of the Broadland area only 12 miles from the centre of Norwich. We strive to create well-rounded, responsible individuals who seize opportunities, discover their passions and love to learn throughout life. Acle Academy has a strong academic reputation and was graded Ofsted ‘Good’ in 2022.

The Science faculty consists of five teachers and this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic colleague to join this motivated team. We are looking for a committed, proactive and hardworking full-time teacher of science, with a good subject knowledge and a sense of enjoyment for science. The successful candidate will be required to teach Science across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Students enjoy Science and achieve good outcomes in their GCSE examinations at Acle Academy, which has been shown by strong success rates. However, the successful candidate will need to have, or establish, tools to promote an enjoyment of the subject in students who may not be so enthusiastic. This post represents an excellent professional development opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher of science to develop their classroom practice by working as part of a strong and dedicated team both departmentally, and beyond. Knowledge of the various AQA GCSE Science specifications would be advantageous and a strong commitment to extra-curricular opportunities is desirable.

Are you:

• enthusiastic about your subject?
• a dedicated and imaginative practitioner, who is passionate about teaching and learning?
• someone who has high aspirations for students, and can contribute new and innovative ideas to curriculum and extracurricular developments?

Through partnership to excellence, The Wensum Trust is committed to offering excellent professional opportunities and learning opportunities for its staff.

For further information on this vacancy and our school, please contact Ruth Sutton on rsutton@acle.norfolk.sch.uk

How to apply:

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Closing date: 23 February 2026

Interview date: TBC

The Wensum Trust warmly welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The Wensum Trust is committed to the protection and safety of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an appropriate Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of a six-month probationary period. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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

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 Acle Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 685 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Acle Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/acle-academy

Acle Academy is a thriving secondary school for 11-16 year olds, located in the heart of the Norfolk Broads and serving 500 children and their families. We strive to create well-rounded, responsible individuals who seize opportunities, discover their passions and love to learn throughout life. Acle Academy has a strong academic reputation.

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