Teacher of Science

Oxclose Community Academy, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (749)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS - UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Knowledge & Experience

Experience of quality teaching and learning within a school setting

Excellent subject knowledge and current curriculum developments

Experience of proactive parental engagement to foster pupil success

Experience of preparing students for examinations and of raising student attainment and progress

Skills

Creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning, with enthusiasm and passion

Effective classroom management skills

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents

Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities

Enthusiastic, flexible and proactive approach

Equal Opportunities Essential

What the school offers its staff

Oxclose Community Academy, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is a highly inclusive and ambitious secondary school with a strong reputation for academic achievement and personal development. We provide a broad, aspirational curriculum supported by excellent pastoral care and enrichment opportunities. Our strong community links and commitment to diversity ensure every student feels valued, safe, and empowered to succeed.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.

By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.

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

Oxclose Community Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Oxclose Community Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1029 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oxclose Community Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 0191 419 5120
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oxclose-community-academy

At Oxclose we consider ourselves privileged to be in the position of helping to shape young lives and we take this responsibility very seriously. We aim to instil a sense of pride in our students and to build a school community built on trust, mutual respect and with an aspiration to be “the best that we can be.”

At Oxclose we believe that every child can succeed and we strive to develop personal skills and talents within a purposeful learning environment. We use our outstanding facilities and expert teaching to create an engaging and focused learning ethos. Staff and governors are committed to providing a high quality, challenging, educational experience, where we insist on high standards of work and behaviour at all times.

Students, staff, parents and governors are proud to be part of the Oxclose family. We look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful school where we work together at all times to achieve our school motto of Value Diversity and Strive for Excellence.

Arranging a visit to Oxclose Community Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk.

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