Teacher of Science (Biology Specialism Preferred)

Longley Park Sixth Form Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6SG

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time: 23.375 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NSP 1 - 9

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a teacher of BTEC/AAQ Applied Science and Medical Science with the potential to teach A Level Biology to join a strong and committed team of Science specialists.

The successful candidate will possess a genuine enthusiasm for their subject, an ability to motivate, inspire and engage young people and a commitment to equipping them with the skills and expertise to achieve excellent outcomes. A proven track record of achieving good or outstanding results is ideal, though we also welcome applications from ECT’s.

Longley Park Sixth Form is a highly inclusive 16-19 Academy in the North East of Sheffield. In 2017 we became part of Brigantia Learning Trust, presenting exciting opportunities for collaboration, support, development and progression.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our committed team to make a real difference to raising standards of education in the local community. If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

A hardworking department

An excellent learning environment

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 young people

We welcome contact from anyone considering applying to Longley Park Sixth Form College and encourage prospective applicants to visit the Academy to meet the outstanding student body.

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.

Want to find out more? To arrange an informal chat please contact Matthew Fieldsend by emailMFieldsend@brigantiatrust.net.

All candidates are expected to read our Safeguarding Policy which can be found here https://www.longleypark.ac.uk/media/2878/lpsf-child-protection-and-safeguarding-policy-2025.pdf

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 Longley Park Sixth Form Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 16 to 19
• Education phase: Sixth form or college
• School size: 0 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 16 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Longley Park Sixth Form Academy website
• Email address: MFieldsend@brigantiatrust.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longley-park-sixth-form

Arranging a visit to Longley Park Sixth Form Academy

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

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