30 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    12 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    13 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

TMS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our expanding Science department. This role would suit either an experienced practitioner or an Early Career Teacher eager to develop within a supportive and forward‑thinking environment. You will be part of the team delivering Science to our first KS4 cohort, helping to shape a high‑quality curriculum that supports strong progress for all learners across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

What the school offers its staff

An exciting opportunity to join a growing Science team in an innovative and rapidly developing school.

Shireland CBSO Academy, opened in September 2023, is a unique institution established in partnership with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. As the country’s first state school to open in partnership with an arts organisation, our academy offers an ambitious, creative and inclusive environment where every student’s potential is nurtured and celebrated.

You will join a reflective, collaborative team with high aspirations for students. The department is committed to fostering scientific curiosity, practical investigation skills and deep conceptual understanding. As the academy continues to grow, there will be opportunities for career development, including curriculum planning, leading enrichment, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to whole‑school teaching and learning initiatives.

Our school benefits from a vibrant, music‑rich learning community, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and a culture built on inclusion, creativity and ambition. Through the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, you will also have access to extensive CPD that supports your professional growth and future leadership potential.

Whether you are looking to take the next step in your teaching career or seeking your first teaching post, we offer a highly supportive environment and the opportunity to help shape the future of Science at our academy.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Shireland CBSO Academy

School type
Free School, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
306 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to Shireland CBSO Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@shirelandcat.net.

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