Teacher of Science

Ormiston Sudbury Academy, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1NW

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,401.00 - £58,533.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS including TLR2 of £7,485 per annum (Head of Year responsibility)

Teacher of Science job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and ambitious Teacher of Science (Physics and/or chemistry) to join our team of committed staff from May 2026. You will also be wishing to develop your career by taking on a curriculum leadership role within the Science department.

The science department aims to inspire students to understand the world they live in through learning. You will be joining a supportive team and delivering a well-resourced curriculum. In spring 2028 we will be moving into a brand new school building.

We are looking for a colleague with the skills and experience to work with our excellent head of science to ensure we have the very best pedagogical approaches aligned with our curriculum. You will have a role in monitoring the curriculum. You may also be a mentor for trainee and/or early career teachers.

About the Academy

At Ormiston Sudbury Academy, we are passionate about the education, care and development of young people. First and foremost, we support and challenge our students to find and fulfil their academic potential. We want every student to leave with the best set of qualifications they can attain. Pastoral care is a great strength of the school and the values of kindness and respect that staff model are instilled in the students. Our academy is a caring environment in which students and staff make use of high-quality learning opportunities to develop their maximum academic, moral, social and spiritual potential. We are committed to developing equality of opportunity for all. We seek to continually improve and to work not simply harder but more effectively, as individuals and with others.

This is an exciting time to join our team of staff who are working together to improve student outcomes and continually develop themselves as professionals. The science faculty aims to inspire students to understand the world they live in through learning. You will be joining a supportive team and delivering a well-resourced curriculum. In 2028 we will be moving into a brand-new school building.

We can offer you;

• a range of CPD opportunities to support professional development inside and outside the classroom.
• a self-driven approach to professional growth.
• a range of evidence-informed strategies to support teaching and learning inside the classroom.
• a consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
• a welcoming staff community.
• a range of staff benefits including; discounts at major retailers through Vivup, access to a contributory pension scheme and a staff advice and counselling service.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

About you

As a Teacher of Science and Head of Year you will be liaising with the Vice Principal, SLT and other Heads of Year and appropriate teaching staff, outside agencies and relevant staff with cross-academy responsibilities.

In order to succeed in this role, you will;

• be an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong record of achieving good outcomes and a clear commitment to helping students reach their full potential
• possess a high level of professionalism and be inspirational
• engage in the range of CPD opportunities offered to develop and enhance their pedagogy and career progression
• be ambitious for all students
• be a committed team player with excellent interpersonal skills

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mrs S Morris, Principal, via email at contact@ormistonsudbury.co.uk or call 01787 375131.

If you would relish the opportunity of working with us in our supportive and stimulating professional environment, then we would welcome your application.

Please apply before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Sudbury Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

All the academy policies can be found here: https://ormistonsudburyacademy.co.uk/key-info/policies

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

OAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the expectation is that all staff will share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS and barred list check.

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 Ormiston Sudbury Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 679 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston Sudbury Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-sudbury-academy

Ormiston Sudbury Academy is based in the market town of Sudbury, which is in the southwest of Suffolk, near the Essex border. It has been part of OAT for over 10 years, joining the trust in September 2012. The school is an 11-18 co-educational academy with just over 700 students. The number of students who are eligible for pupil premium funding is slightly above the national average. Students’ ability on entry is historically lower than the national average and attainment and progress remains a key improvement priority for the school moving forwards. Ormiston Sudbury Academy has a reputation as a caring, community school where students thrive.

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