Teacher of Science

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7LE

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or February Half Term 2027

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (572)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TMS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences for all students they teach.

• Be accountable for the learning and achievement of all students they teach. 

• To liaise with teaching colleagues across the Academy to support strategic development, share good practice and plan collaborative activities.

We are looking for a passionate and creative teacher who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience teaching Science across both key stage 3 and 4.  Applications from newly qualified teachers are also welcome

• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour

• Be able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils

• Be committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve

• Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact.

• Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others

• Be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate.

What the school offers its staff

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is an oversubscribed Secondary School in the Black Country. The Academy opened its doors in September 2019 with 175 students and has continued to grow each year. It is now at full capacity with approximately 782 students on roll.

Graded by Ofsted as outstanding in 3 categories and extremely close to outstanding in the 4th, West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is committed to an inclusive education for all students at every ability level, and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting-edge skills for the era in which they live. Most importantly we believe that every student should be safe, happy, ambitious for themselves and respectful of all.

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is committed to and inclusive education for all students at every ability and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting-edge skills for the era in which they live. Most importantly we believe that every student should be safe, happy, ambitious for themselves and respectful of all.

We are looking for passionate and creative teacher who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level

• Excellent career development opportunities

• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field 

• A supportive working environment and team ethos

• Friendly, enthusiastic children

• A number of staff benefits such as access to the SAS wellbeing service.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students.

Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

More information about West Bromwich Collegiate Academy can be found on the website: West Bromwich Collegiate Academy – Innovate | Collaborate | Inspire (wbca.school)

For further information and to apply please click on the following link:

Teaching - Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust (shirelandcat.net)

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.  All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification Teacher of Science November 2026.pdf - 167 KB (opens in new tab)

JOB DESCRIPTION Teacher of Science November 2026.pdf - 169 KB (opens in new tab)

About West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 774 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: West Bromwich Collegiate Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@shirelandcat.net
• Phone number: 0121 281 1640
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-bromwich-collegiate-academy

Arranging a visit to West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

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