Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)
Ashfield Comprehensive School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8HP9 days remaining to apply
Closing date
13 November 2026 at 8am
Date listed
4 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069.00 - £53,090.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover) job summary
Role: Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)
Grade & Salary: Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale
Working pattern: Full time
Contract term: Maternity cover - fixed term to 31 August 2027
The School:
Ashfield School is a large and thriving secondary school, educating around 2,700 students aged 11-18. We are proud of our reputation for high standards of teaching, strong academic outcomes and a culture that encourages every student to aim high and achieve their potential. Our staff work together each day to support, inspire and challenge young people within a safe, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where students are known, valued and encouraged to succeed.
Our 2026 Ofsted inspection recognised the significant strengths of the school, reflecting the exceptional commitment of our staff, students and wider community. At the heart of Ashfield School are our values of Ambition, Teamwork, Honesty and Determination. These values shape our culture, guide our decision-making and underpin our commitment to helping every student succeed both academically and personally. We are proud to be a school where colleagues work collaboratively, professional development is valued and staff are supported to continually develop their expertise.
Ashfield School is a fantastic place to work and learn. As part of the Department for Education School Rebuilding Programme, we will move into brand-new facilities over the coming years, creating an outstanding environment for future generations. Conveniently located close to the A38 and M1, the school benefits from extensive grounds, a large free staff car park and excellent facilities, including dedicated staff work and social spaces, catering facilities, a fitness suite and swimming pool.
This is an exciting time to join Ashfield School as we continue to build on our success and provide exceptional opportunities for both our students and staff.
The role:
Ashfield School are looking to appoint a full-time Teacher of Science to cover a period of maternity leave in their friendly and hardworking team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful and keen candidate to join us from January 2027 on a fixed term contract to August 2027.
The person:
The successful candidate will want to inspire our students with a love of science and have an enthusiasm to fit in with the committed and collaborative approach of the team. The post would suit both a teacher at the start of their career or a more experienced teacher.
All specialisms will be considered, however ability to teach Biology to Key Stage 4 would be advantageous.
Applicants must be able to attend the school in person if selected for interview.
Applications must arrive by: 8am on Friday 13 November 2026
Interviews will be held on: Monday 23 November 2026
Why join us?
There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.
We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well-motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.
We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.
We offer:
Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning
An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
Entry to a career average pension scheme.
Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
We takethe wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.
In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.
We are committed to safeguarding. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory clearances.
In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.
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 Ashfield Comprehensive School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 2601 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Ashfield School is renowned for high standards of teaching, behaviour and academic achievement. One of the largest schools in England (2700 on role), staff work together each day to support, inspire and challenge students to give of their best in our safe, happy and ambitious working environment. With results on a long upward trend, and now well above national averages (2022 P8 +0.16 and 2023 P8 +0.15 unvalidated).
Our most recent Ofsted report, published in November 2021, confirms the incredibly positive culture across the school. Continual focus on developing this culture enables us to recruit, develop and retain the very best people. Student behaviour is excellent, staff well-being surveys evidence that morale is very high with teachers treated as respected professionals.
Ashfield School is a great place to work and as part of the DFE school re-building project will move into brand new buildings over the next few years. We are located close to the A38 and M1 and there is a large free staff car park. Facilities across the large school site are excellent with numerous social and workspaces, staff specific catering and sporting facilities all available.
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