Teacher of Science

Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JD

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  15 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• 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)

Teacher of Science job summary

Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists

Are you passionate about bringing Science to life? Do you have the enthusiasm, expertise and ambition to inspire young people to question, investigate and discover the world around them?

Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Science Teacher to join our successful and supportive team on a maternity cover basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference within a vibrant and diverse school community where high expectations, inclusion and student success are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner who can engage, challenge and motivate students across the secondary age range. The successful candidate will share our commitment to academic excellence and have the passion to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

Why Join Saint Benedict?

At Saint Benedict, you'll be joining a school where students are eager to learn, colleagues work collaboratively, and staff wellbeing is genuinely valued.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive Science department.
• Enthusiastic, respectful students who are proud of their school.
• Excellent standards of behaviour and a positive learning environment.
• A commitment to reducing unnecessary workload and supporting staff wellbeing.
• High-quality, research-informed professional development.
• Bespoke support for Early Career Teachers through the Ambition Institute programme.
• Opportunities to collaborate across our Trust's network of schools.

About Us

Situated in the beautiful village of Darley Abbey on the outskirts of Derby, Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy is the city's only Catholic secondary school.

Our diverse and welcoming community includes students from more than 40 countries, creating a rich cultural environment where everyone is valued and celebrated.

We are particularly proud of our inclusive ethos and the strong relationships that exist across our school community. As Ofsted recognised:

"A distinctive feature of pupils' behaviour in this school is their sense of community and the care that they extend towards one another."

Our dedicated pastoral, SEND and inclusion teams work tirelessly to ensure every child is supported to flourish academically, socially and personally. Equally, we foster a culture where staff feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Why Join the Trust?

As part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, you will benefit from:

• Access to high-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Excellent career progression opportunities across our family of schools.
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme, including wellbeing support and counselling services.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Nationally agreed pay and conditions.
• A Trust-wide commitment to staff wellbeing, professional growth and educational excellence.

Be Part of Something Bigger

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust brings together 25 Catholic schools across the Midlands and beyond, united by a shared mission to transform the life chances of children and young people through exceptional education and strong Catholic values.

Through collaboration, innovation and a relentless focus on excellence, we strive to ensure every child can flourish and achieve their God-given potential.

Apply Today

If you are ready to inspire the next generation of scientists and join a school where students and staff thrive together, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please visit: www.srscmat.co.uk/work-with-us/vacancies/

For further information about the Trust and our academies, visit: www.srscmat.co.uk

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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 Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1465 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-benedict-a-catholic-voluntary-academy

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