Teacher of Science

Studio West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SZ

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Fixed term for maternity cover

Teacher of Science job summary

At Studio West we are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally and our strong and committed team share our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect.

We are seeking a science teacher to join our team of experienced practitioners. The science team at Studio West is small yet mighty! The team has four teachers and a Science Technician to support the team with their practical requests. The department is led by the Head of Faculty and supported by the Trust Director.

All science teachers at Studio West are expected to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics at KS3 and KS4. We have recently implemented changes to our curriculum, which we are continuing to develop over time. The ideal candidate for this post will have a keen interest in working as a team to develop our curriculum for the benefit of our pupils.

If you are the person we are looking for you will possess a broad base of subject knowledge, a proven track record of effectiveness and impact as a classroom teacher, and strong analytical skills with the ability to use data effectively to track progress and raise achievement.

In return we offer:

Access to fantastic ECT support for early careers teachers/professional development for those who have already passed statutory induction

Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work scheme

Access to on site gym facilities at our Kenton School site

Career progression and development opportunities

Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives

Fantastically resourced schools, both with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19 and free on-site parking.

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.

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 Studio West

• School type: Free Schools, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 546 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Studio West website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/studio-west

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