Teacher of Science (Chemistry)
Oakwood High School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UH17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Subject
- Psychology
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full-time, 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale (MPS) / Upper Pay Scale (UPS), dependent upon experience. Contracts at TRC are remunerated under the terms of the STPCD
What skills and experience we're looking for
1. Qualifications / Training
PGCE/PGCE Post 16 / QTS or another appropriate and equivalent teaching qualification.
Degree level qualification.
Successful teaching experience with 16-18 learners and/ or the ability to teach Chemistry to level 3
Awareness of current developments in the sector.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Strong IT and Systems Skills. An ability to interpret and act on information from student data.
Evidence of success in leading improvement in student outcomes.
Record of successful dealings with staff, parents and students.
2. Skills and Experience
Strategies for promoting equality of opportunity together with knowledge and understanding of the educational needs of a multi-cultural population.
Strategies, knowledge and understanding of the measures required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Team-working skills – the ability to contribute to and implement decisions taken by the team to support and guide students to outstanding results.
Self-management – the ability to plan time effectively and to organise oneself well.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Positive attitude to working with students, staff and parents.
Approachable, enthusiastic and well organised.
Conscientious, honest and reliable and a sense of humour
A commitment to the Trust and Trust improvement.
What the school offers its staff
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- £20 per annum Gym Membership
- Exercise Classes
- Discounted Evening Language Classes
- Discounted Sports Facility Hire
- Free Urban Yoga Classes
- Teachers / Local Government pension schemes
- Westfield Health Salary Sacrifice scheme
- Free parking at all sites
- Blue light card eligibility
Further information about the job
Inspire Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which also includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School, Thomas Rotherham College and Winterhill School.
We are looking to recruit a full-time Teacher of Science from September 2026. The successful candidate will deliver effective teaching, learning and assessment to students in the department which delivers A levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics and BTEC Applied Science. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach BTEC Applied Science. This post is based at Thomas Rotherham College.
We offer a positive working environment, we care about our learners, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.
Applicants are required to apply via our online application form which is available on our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/vacancies/
PLEASE NOTE we operate Safer Recruitment, and we do not accept CVs or CV attachments, all applicants must complete an application form in full.
Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.
Our safer recruitment processes include online media searches which will form our due diligence checks pre interview. Employees will be subject to a comprehensive vetting process including references from current and previous employers, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
All candidates are expected to read the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/page-template/statutory-documents/
Commitment to safeguarding
Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.
All candidates are expected to read the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/page-template/statutory-documents/
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Oakwood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1063 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oakwood High School website
- Email address
- k.holland@inspiretrust.uk
Inspire Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School and Thomas Rotherham College.
Arranging a visit to Oakwood High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.holland@inspiretrust.uk.
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