Teacher of Science (Responsibility Available Depending on Experience)

George Eliot Academy, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QP

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £36,400.00 - £53,040.00 Annually (FTE) plus TLR for additional responsibility depending on experience

Teacher of Science (Responsibility Available Depending on Experience) job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of Science to join our dynamic and committed team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver an innovative and thought-provoking science curriculum, spark curiosity, and foster a deep appreciation for the sciences. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting pupils to thrive academically across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

You will be joining a well-led and motivated team, committed to continuous improvement. You must have high expectations of all stakeholders including a belief that exceptional progress can be made with strong teachers and dedicated pupils working together. You will be supported by a strong leadership team as well as subject experts from the United Learning advisory team. The school will expect you to continually develop your staff whilst also supporting and developing your skill set in both teaching and leadership.

We believe in classrooms which are free from disruption and maximise learning time by using 'Teach Like a Champion' techniques to create purposeful classrooms. Every member of staff at our school plays a pivotal role in our 'Education with Character' programme, which is driven through teaching staff, middle leaders and senior staff. We welcome applications from those who would like to work flexibly.

George Eliot Academy is a rewarding and professionally stimulating place to work. We are a mixed secondary school where pupils feel a real sense of belonging and there is a culture of mutual respect. We are passionate about our vision to develop successful pupils who are independent, well-rounded, behave well and with integrity and live happy and fulfilled lives.

Our vision is “We aim for excellence and improved pupils’ achievement, through an inclusive academic culture based on high aspirations and expectations. Our excellent daily practices embed our culture of kindness, gratitude and hard work; our STAR values and family ethos shape the character of our pupils.”

If you share our vision and would like to work in our close knit and family-orientated school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Our offer:

• You will be working in an Academy that “…. places kindness alongside ambition in the values it promotes” (Ofsted 2021)
• You will be working within an experienced, ambitious, forward thinking and highly effective team
• You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other United Learning schools
• We will support your ongoing continuing professional development
• You will be fully supported by your colleagues within the school to ensure you have the tools to deliver success and reduce your workload

You will be:

• An outstanding Teacher of Science
• Has a strong academic background in Science or a related field and holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Able to build effective working relationships with pupils and staff
• Shows genuine enthusiasm for Science and a strong dedication to creating an engaging and supportive classroom atmosphere.
• Able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our children, challenging them to achieve beyond their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners
• Employs data-informed approaches to tailor instruction and maximise pupil progress.
• Willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice
• Works effectively as part of a team and actively supports the broader life of the school community.

Benefits of working for United Learning:

• Access to a 24/7 confidential employee counselling and advice line
• Access to the Wisdom wellbeing app which can help you track your wellness, improve your mental health and includes workouts, podcasts and recipes
• Westfield Health cash plan - claim the cost back on health services such as physio, dental treatments, optical services and consultants (eligible after 6 months’ service)
• Westfield Rewards is a discounted shopping platform which offers access to an extensive range of discounts and cashback opportunities across a wide variety of well-known retailers and service providers (eligible after 6 months’ service)
• 1 day’s paid personal day in each academic year (available to both teaching and support staff)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car lease scheme
• Free will writing service
• Teacher Pension Scheme / LGPS (approx. pension 23% contribution)

How to apply- See Application pack

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 George Eliot Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 848 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: George Eliot Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/george-eliot-academy

George Eliot Academy is a rewarding and professionally stimulating place to work. George Eliot Academy is a mixed secondary school where pupils feel a real sense of belonging and there is a culture of mutual respect. We are passionate about our vision to develop successful pupils who are independent, well-rounded, behave well and with integrity and live happy and fulfilled lives.

Our academy is at the heart of the local community and has undergone a journey of rapid improvement in recent years, we were graded ‘Good’ in all categories under the new Ofsted framework in September 2021.

Never complacent, we are now on our next stage of the journey of excellence and our staff are the key to achieving this. We are looking for a high-quality teacher of PE with an additional subject to join our family. If you have a passion for teaching and learning and your values are aligned with our STAR values,

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