Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

The Streetly Academy, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2EX

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (799)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS + benefits

Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover) job summary

The Academy offers a unique blend of tradition and future, seeking the highest standards of behaviour and appearance, whilst maintaining an emphasis on harnessing technologies, and exploring every avenue in improving teaching, learning, and assessment.

We are proud of our sport specialism, and make every effort to ensure all students are given the opportunity to develop and progress, in terms of health and leadership, via the avenue of PE, sport and the arts. This links closely to our PRIDE values, which are based on the Olympic and Paralympic values.

Why Join The Academy?

Your Well-being First

Flexible & Considerate: We respect family life and prioritise a healthy work-life balance.

Health & Peace of Mind: A comprehensive health plan (dental, physio, eye care) including mental health support and fast-track specialist consultations.

Stay Active: Free on-site gym membership and access to our padel tennis courts.

Your Professional Growth

Advanced Pedagogy: Enhance your teaching with a personal Chromebook, using technology to reduce workload, enrich learning and drive innovation across the Media Studies curriculum.

Curriculum Mastery: Develop your expertise in Science within a thriving and academically ambitious school community, with opportunities to contribute to the development and delivery of an engaging, challenging and successful Science curriculum across the age range.

Professional Development: We are committed to your continued growth as an outstanding teacher. You will receive full Level 1 TEEP (Teacher Effectiveness Enhancement Programme) certification alongside bespoke, ongoing professional learning. Whether you are an experienced Media specialist or an ambitious teacher looking to develop your practice, we will provide the support, training and opportunities you need to thrive and progress in your career.

Our Community Culture

Exceptional Students: Teach in a calm, respectful environment where students demonstrate excellent manners and high standards of appearance.

Team Spirit: Work alongside supportive, friendly colleagues in a culture of mutual respect.

Perks: Free on-site parking and a rich program of extracurricular trips and events

The successful candidate will:

Be a qualified, enthusiastic and committed teacher of Science, with the ability to bring it to life in the classroom.

Inspire and motivate students of all abilities.

Plan and deliver active and engaging learning, which enthuses young people and motivates them to want to succeed.

Set targets that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions.

Support students in developing their analytical, creative and practical science skills.

Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Be committed to high expectations of achievement, behaviour and student progress.

• Be a teacher with a continued commitment to their own professional development.

Applications & Visits

At The Academy, we invest in our people. Alongside a collaborative departmental environment, you will receive full Level 1 TEEP training to further enhance your pedagogical expertise.

We are seeking professionals who want to thrive in a progressive, high-standard environment where staff well-being and humour are part of the daily fabric.

Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 20 October 26

Interviews: Week commencing 2 November 2026

The Streetly Academy 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 subject to an Enhanced DBS check and prohibition from teaching check.

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 Streetly Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1544 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Streetly Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-streetly-academy

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