Teacher of Science

North Durham Academy, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TW

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  30 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Science job summary

MPS – UPS
Permanent Position
North Durham Academy
Suitable for ECT's and Experienced Teachers

Are you a passionate and motivated Science teacher with a commitment to inspiring young minds? Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive school community where your professional growth is valued? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

North Durham Academy, part of New College Durham Academies Trust (NCDAT), is seeking to appoint a dedicated Teacher of Science to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This is a fantastic opportunity for both Early Career Teachers looking to begin their journey in a nurturing environment and experienced teachers seeking a new and rewarding challenge.

What we’re looking for:

• A confident and enthusiastic teacher with strong subject knowledge across the science disciplines.

• A commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement.

• The ability to deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that inspire curiosity and foster a love of science.

• A team player who contributes positively to department planning and whole-school initiatives.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.

• Excellent professional development opportunities and career progression pathways.

• Access to modern teaching facilities and well-resourced science laboratories.

• A culture of collaboration, high expectations, and continuous improvement.

At North Durham Academy, we are committed to providing high-quality education that empowers students to reach their full potential. Join us in shaping the future through the power of science.

Our benefits include:

• Work-life balance – with flexible working options

• High-quality CPD – including access to professional development, leadership pathways and funded qualifications

• A values-led culture – built on respect, ambition, collaboration, inclusivity and resilience

• A supportive and collaborative team – working with passionate and experienced professionals across the Trust

• Enhanced family leave – generous maternity, paternity and adoption support

• Discounts and lifestyle benefits – including gym memberships, eye care, and retail savings

• Excellent pension schemes – including the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and LGPS

• Health & Wellbeing – access to our Employee Assistance Programme VIVUP

• Inclusive and diverse community – we celebrate diversity and foster an environment where everyone feels valued

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to arrange a visit to the school to see our fantastic facilities and learning environment.

For more information about the role or to arrange a visit to the Academy, please contact Dan Dalton., Head of Department Science at D.Dalton@ndacademy.co.uk

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Please note that we operate a probationary period of 6 months across all jobs in the Trust (see attached policy for further details). You will receive a comprehensive induction to support you to successfully pass your probation

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.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About North Durham Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1000 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: North Durham Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-durham-academy

New College Durham Academies Trust comprises of two large Academies, Consett Academy and North Durham Academy, located some six miles apart in North West Durham. New College Durham, is our lead sponsor and both Academies are located in multi million pound new builds, offering unrivalled state of the art facilities for our students and communities in Consett and Stanley.

The agenda is challenging, but for the right individual this role presents an unrivalled opportunity to make a real difference and a lasting contribution to our journey in becoming outstanding providers of education.

We are committed to lifelong learning and can provide a bespoke CPD package to support your professional development, whether you are starting out in your career, have the potential to expand into KS5 or simply looking for a greater teaching experience.

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