Teacher of Science - maternity cover

The Royal Sutton School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7DY

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Teacher of Science - maternity cover job summary

The Royal Sutton School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly effective Teacher of Science to join our supportive and ambitious team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational teacher to join our Science department and deliver high-quality teaching that engages and challenges students across the age and ability range. The successful candidate will play an important role in inspiring a love of Science, developing students’ knowledge and understanding, and supporting them to achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities

Planning and delivering engaging, challenging and inclusive Science lessons.

Teaching students across the secondary age and ability range, adapting learning to meet individual needs.

Inspiring students to develop a strong understanding and enthusiasm for Science.

Monitoring and assessing student progress, providing effective feedback and implementing appropriate support strategies.

Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Science department and across the wider school.

Contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting our commitment to high standards of achievement and behaviour.

What you'll need to succeed

Has a passion for Science and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.

Has the ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons that inspire and challenge students.

Has high expectations of all students and is committed to raising achievement.

Can adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs and abilities of students.

Builds positive and productive relationships with students, colleagues and families.

Is committed to working collaboratively as part of a supportive and ambitious team.

Is enthusiastic about their own professional development and contributing to the wider school community.

What you'll get in return

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Access to high-quality CPD and mentoring (including ECT support)

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

Professional development and wellbeing days

What you need to do now

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Marion Oxenbold, Head of Science, via email marion.oxenbold@atlp.org.uk or call 0121 323 1134. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Interviews will take place as soon as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received or the vacancy is filled.

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 The Royal Sutton School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 966 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Royal Sutton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-willmott-school-sutton-coldfield

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