Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Sprowston Community Academy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  3 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 November 2025

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: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover) job summary

Broad Horizons Education Trust

Sprowston Community Academy and Sixth Form

Cannerby Lane

Sprowston

Norwich

NR7 8NE

Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk

Headteacher: Liz Wood

Vacancy

Teacher of Science

Maternity Cover post, MPS/UPS

To commence April 2026

“Being the best version of Sprowston that we can be”

We are looking to appoint a teacher of Science to join a successful and vibrant department from September 2025 to cover a period of maternity. The applicant appointed will be highly motivated, hard-working and passionate about their subject. They will also:

• Be committed to the pursuit of excellence in all activities relating to Science demonstrated by a drive to strongly improve attainment, positive attitudes to learning and positive experiences so that all students are prepared for the next stage in their education, training or employment in Science based or other areas.

• Contribute to the success of Science overall.

The type of person we are looking for can demonstrate:

• a passion for science; teaching & learning;

• a commitment to continued professional development;

• good organisational skills and high standards;

• a resilient individual who can adapt to changes in educational theory and practice;

• an ability to accept and act on constructive feedback;

• an ability to work on their own initiative but also to work effectively within a team

• excellent communication skills;

• a commitment to the betterment of the whole school ethos and the role science provides within that.

Sprowston Community Academy is a growing 11-18 school serving the North-east of Norwich. We are exceptionally proud of our place within the local community and our strong local reputation reflects this. We are an inclusive school and believe passionately that students need to be equipped as good citizens as well as good learners. The successful applicant will work with us to fully promote this ethos whilst also striving for academic excellence.

For further information about Sprowston Community Academy please visit the website sprowstoncommunityacademy.co.uk

To apply please select the ‘Apply now’ button and enter your details.

Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities.

You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Closing date: 3 December 2025 at 9.00am
Interviews: TBC

Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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.

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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 Sprowston Community Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1739 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sprowston-community-academy

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