Teacher of Science (Fixed Term)
Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DB13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
15 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 March 2026
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (M1 - U3)
Teacher of Science (Fixed Term) job summary
Join a Team That is Committed to ‘Building Brighter Futures’ at Paxman Academy
Are you an ambitious educator looking to make a difference? Paxman Academy is searching for an exceptional Teacher of Science to join our supportive, established and dynamic team with a proven record.
We offer a calm, purposeful learning environment where respect is mutual and achievement is celebrated. This is an ideal setting for an ECT to begin their career or an experienced teacher to further their expertise within a collaborative, high-performing department.
Contract Details:
- Term: Fixed-term contract
- Duration: 1st September 2026 - 31st August 2027
A Day in the Life:
You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
- Inspiring Excellence: Deliver high-quality Science teaching across Key Stages 3 & 4, using your subject passion to drive student progress and engagement.
- Creative Curriculum Design: Develop and adapt innovative learning materials that challenge and excite students of all abilities.
- Digital Integration: Use IT effectively within your planning and classroom delivery to enhance the learning experience.
- Collaborative Growth: Work as a vital member of our supportive, established and dynamic team, with a view to taking lead responsibility for a specific area of the Science curriculum.
- Professional Development: Proactively engage in performance reviews and identify bespoke training opportunities to further your pedagogical skills.
- A Safe & Inclusive Environment: Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and equal opportunities to ensure a secure, welcoming atmosphere for all.
What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:
- Qualifications: QTS (or currently working towards it) with a focus on Science.
- Knowledge: A solid grasp of the National Curriculum and a commitment to Lab Health & Safety.
- Mindset: A "can-do" philosophy, high aspirations for students, and a flexible, energetic approach to school life.
- Integrity: A genuine enjoyment of working with young people and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.
Professional Development:
- A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
- Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.
Employee Benefits:
- A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
- A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
- Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by midnight on Sunday 15th March 2026 via My New Term.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Paxman Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 886 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Paxman Academy website
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